This one is simple... Heat the van up (so the thermostat is open). Drive up a driveway so the nose is a foot to a foo and a half higher than the tail. Take off the grill. Open (loosen) the bleed valve on top of the radiator (13mm wrench) and wait for the steam to stop and coolant to come out. Tighten the bolt, turn off the engine.
That otter do it. tim
>From: Charles Keeter <keeterc@HOME.COM> >Reply-To: Charles Keeter <keeterc@HOME.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Bleeding question >Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 14:27:54 -0400 > >Hi All, > >quick question, I just changed the radiator fan switch, I did it fairly >fast, lost maybe a cup of coolant in the process. > >My question is, How do I bleed the air out of the system that I let in? I >have looked at Hayes, but ti covers a full coolant change. and I am looking >through my bently to fins a procedure. > >Is there a easy way to just burp the system? > >Thanks all!! _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com |
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