I found that one of my screwdrivers had the perfect sized handle to wedge in
there.

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@RCN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: Bleeding coolant without a second person?

> Try a coin between the adjusting screw and its stop at the throttle body.
>
> Larry A.
>
>
> Wesley Pegden wrote:
>
>>My usual method for filling up the coolant system involves having a
>>helper hold down the gas pedal while I run between the radiator and the
>>tank in the back.
>>
>>Is there a way to do it without a helper?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Wes
>>'83 1.9l westy
>>'84 1.9l (for sale? in NJ)
>>
>>
>>