Date:         Thu, 8 Jun 2000 18:41:01 EDT
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bleeding the Vanagon
Comments: To: jonc@WEBGEARS.COM

jon;
        This is a good idea! If you could somehow add one to the
reservoir it would really be a great idea. Wait a minute; there already
is one on the reservoir. Hmmmm, will your automatic bleeder interfere
with the automatic purging and refilling of the system? I wonder. Please
keep me posted.
        Does anyone know if the radiator's bleeder screw is on the inlet
or outlet side?

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
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On Wed, 7 Jun 2000 06:13:54 -0400 Jonc <jonc@WEBGEARS.COM> writes:

>I am an old HVAC mechanic and for years I have muttered that the =
>bleeding system for these vans cannot have been made by the same
>people =
>that built the V2... IMHO it is a bozo system ...=20
>
>I am going to retap the radiator plug to 1/8 or 1/4 ips/npt ... the =
>smallest that works... then I am going to install a low profile =
>automatic air bleeder ... the type that has been used in hydronic =
>heating systems for years.. this change to pipe threads from the =
>fatherland fitting will enable anyone to cobble up a manifold of some
>=
>sort to add or remove air or coolant at will... the auto bleed
>fittings =
>are easy to remove and replace and have been in service for at least
>40 =
>years...
>
>I will let you know how it works out...
>
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