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Subject:Re: fwis, this is how I bleed the radiator
From:George Wietor
Date:Sun, 21 Oct 2001 17:03:10 -0700

Robert: Enjoyed your page. Engine install looks
"busy", but clean.
RE: Bleeding coolan- Where do you apply the suction?
TIA< George

--- Robert Zezoff <shilohz@JPS.NET> wrote:
> I have an 82 diesel to 92 digifant Westy.
> This is how I bleed the coolant (radiator).
> Works for me every time.
> Park the van in my driveway, slightly uphill.
> Use my vacuum source, oil thing that sucks oil from
> Griots Garage.
> I flush the system and add new coolant mix.
> Open the bleed screw a bit and suck out all the air.
> Soon, only coolant comes out.
> Works perfect.
> I can run uphill at 70 mph, with a/c on, at 105 degF
> and my temp stays right
> in the middle.
> yes, it is true, my diesel Westy has a/c.
>
> Lots info
> http://home.jps.net/~shilohz/vanagon.html

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