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Subject:Re: thermostat install
From:Ben McCafferty
Date:Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:29:46 -0700

It's really easy.  You won't need to bleed the system, unless you decide to
flush and refill at the same time.  Check page 19.11 of your Bentley--you
basically have four bolts to remove, pop out the old one, replace with the
new one and new o-ring, and bolt 'er back up.  Doesn't take long at all.
tx,
bmc  :)
Ben McCafferty
ben@volkscafe.com

Volks Cafe
1823 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA  95062
831-426-1244
http://volkscafe.com

> From: insyncro <insyncro@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Organization: insyncro
> Reply-To: insyncro <insyncro@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 13:39:39 -0500
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: thermostat install
>
> Hello,
>
> I will be replacing my thermostat in my 91 Syncro Westy, just looking
> for any advice to help speed the process and reduce margin of error.
> Will the system need to be bled or can the procedure be accomplished
> without the need?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> dylan