Date:         Mon, 7 Aug 2000 21:32:17 EDT
Reply-To:     Oxroad@aol.com
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeffrey R <Oxroad@aol.com>
Subject:      Need "obsolete" and rare bleeder for 83.5
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Hello all--

I need a bleeder valve, part number 025 121 421A. It's for my 83.5 1.9 liter
Westy. I don't think too many of the water-cooled busses have this part. The
vw dealer cannot get it as it is "obsolete".

On the 83.5 it's in the top front left quarter of the engine compartment. It
attaches to two small 3/8 inch take-off hoses off the large diameter hoses
that pass across the front (front is front) of the engine compartment. (these
large coolcant hoses are the main coolant hoses) It connects at the other
side to the cross over metal pipe via another 3/8 (?) hose.

It has a slotted screw valve that has to be opened when refilling the system
with coolant. The slotted screw is then closed when the system is full. It
never directly bleeds air out of the system but it connects both large
diameter hoses (input and output for lack of a better term--flow and return?)
to the crossover metal pipe and I guess lets the air purge into the expansion
tank when refilling.

Mine busted when I was replacing some hoses.

If anyone has one near northern NJ, (I'm in Morris County) or knows of a junk
yard where I might find a Vanagon in the area please let me know. I'm not
afraid to travel to get it. Or if anyone knows exactly which years have this
bleeder valve set up that will be a help. Of course any leads will be
appreciated.

TIA
Jeff
83.5 Westy
formerly of NYC