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Date:         Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:12:12 -0700
Reply-To:     gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Air in the system
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Larry, Yes the thermostat needs to be open to bleed the radiator. You could perhaps bleed air from the engine without having the thermostat open but you get too little flow to the radiator if the thermostat is closed. At idle, 1k it will take about ten minutes before the thermostat will open. Takes less time at 2k and even less at 3k. Does not matter what speed just as long as the two big hoses up front get good and hot. gary

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:42:46 -0400 From: Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA> Subject: Re: Air in the system

Jay The thermostat does not need to open because there is a small bypass valve built into the thermostat that allows enough flow for bleeding purposes. Use a brick or a stick to hold the throttle pedal for 3000 rpm. Alternatively use a cloths peg at the throttle cable connection in the engine compartment. Better still, get a helper. Larry

Jay L Snyder wrote:

> Well, you should at least wait until the thermostat opens! FAST is a > relative term when dealing with Vanagons. Besides, I can't reach the > throttle from the bleed bolt! > > Jay

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