Mike,

1) Jack up the rear so expansion tank is at least as high as the
radiator bleed bolt.
2) Set heaters to high.
3) Pour yer coolant into expansion tank.
4) Massage those big hoses in the back of engine to burp the air out.
5) When coolant flows out the radiator bleed, close it and fill
expansion tank up to the top.
6) Lower van and fill overflow tank to the proper level.

You are done.  Run engine up to operating temp and crack the bleed
screws just for fun.

John Meeks

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm

'91 Multivan, '85 GL
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN

On 10/19/07, Mike Rocket J Squirrel Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yep, the bearing in the water pump was failing.
>
> We're now starting reassembly on this 1.9L with a new water pump,
> thermostat, etc., and I could use a quickie coolant refill/bleeding how-to.
>
> Only drained about 5 liters or so of coolant.
>
> If whoever writes up the how-to, and gives permission, I'll post it on
> the wiki so newbies can find it.
>
> --
>
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
> KG6RCR
>

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John Meeks

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm

'91 Multivan, '85 GL
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN