Date:         Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:51:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
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From:         Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
Subject:      Re: Air in the system
Comments: To: Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
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Didn't someone on this list identify the screw on top of the thermostat
housing(2.1 motor) as being a bypass for cold engines and not a bleeder screw?

On the other point, I made a piece of old ash canoe gunwale into a throttle
opening prop so I could be at both ends of the van at once.  Cut several
slits in one end for various engine speeds and a dimple in the other end to
cradle the ball socket thingy.

Shade tree maechanics at their best'

DM&FS

At 12:39 PM 10/9/2002 -0300, Malcolm Stebbins wrote:
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> > Well, you should at least wait until the thermostat opens!  FAST is a
> > relative term when dealing with Vanagons.  Jay
>I might be wrong on this but I believe that the Thermostat closes the
>return pipe.  If this is correct, then the radiator should/will be
>pressurized nearly immediately when the engine is turned on   - cold.
>HENCE! the Bentley method of bleeding at 2,000 may! be for a cold engine
>in the shop.   When the engine is warm/hot, I have never had to rev the
>engine.
> > Besides, I can't reach the throttle from the bleed bolt!
>You mean that you have not perfected the technique of tying a string to
>throttle and standing in front of the van?????  be sure it's in
>neutral!!!   :-))))   M