Vanagon EuroVan
Previous messageNext messagePrevious in topicNext in topicPrevious by same authorNext by same authorPrevious page (January 2000, week 2)Back to main VANAGON pageJoin or leave VANAGON (or change settings)ReplyPost a new messageSearchProportional fontNon-proportional font
Date:         Tue, 11 Jan 2000 15:16:23 -0800
Reply-To:     Tim King <tking_ms@MSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tim King <tking_ms@MSN.COM>
Subject:      87 Syncro: busted rear brake bleeder screw

I always wondered my people had so much trouble with these things. That is... until it happened to me.

I swear I used a method that would do G(randfather)MB proud -- lube, tap many times, lube, tap many times, twist -- but it still happened. First (right-rear) one came off real easy. For the left rear, I used the same method, gave it the same easy twist and next thing I know, I'm holding the bleeder end in my hand. It really didn't seem like it put up much of a fight. Judging from the condition of the brake fluid, I'm guessing the PO might have failed at this point in the past and just given up. Maybe they damaged the bleeder at that time, so, that in it's weakened state, my mighty 7mm wrench was too much for it? Yeah, that's the story. I'll stick by that.

At any rate, I now need to get this bleeder out so I can finish the bleeding. It's essentially sheared off flush with the drum. Any tips? Does the drum need to come off? Inquiring minds want to know...

I'm nearly there. It's been a busy couple weeks of tranny remove and reinstall (thanks Daryl at AA for the rebuild), heater install, driveshaft U-joint install and other various repairs. I'll be glad to post details once I'm back on the road.

Thanks,

Tim King Seattle, WA 87 Syncro Westy


Back to: Top of message | Previous page | Main VANAGON page

Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!


Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com


The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.

Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.