You have not been living right, I guess.  Standard bolt head, with copper
gasket.

David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 08/21/2002
03:55:27 PM

Please respond to David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>

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cc:
Subject:    Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan
       Switch

On Wed, 21 Aug 2002, Chuck Mathis wrote:

> If you are real lucky or have been living right, the PO will not have
> replaced the bleeder with a plain bolt.  Originally the bolt was slotted
> through the threads so it did not have to be removed just loosened
> enough to pass air.  If it starts to hiss as you loosen it you are in
> luck.  If not get the gloves.

Huh.  Mine looks a lot like a brake bleeder bolt, sort of a nipple with a
hole in the end and hex sides near the bottom so you can grip it with a
wrench. Is this what you're talking about?

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