I am a real novice when it comes to coolant and most Vanagon repair things so I need expert advice before I tackle learning the bleeding of coolant procedure. Cost of coolant hose from VW $26. Cost at NAPA $4. Removing and replacing the hose was incredibly easy when I figured out to put the spring clamp on the hose first before fitting it back on. I lost about one gallon of coolant in the process. The van was cold so I removed the pressurized tank cap and poured in about 1/3 gallon of coolant as it was very low. I also filled the non pressurized tank up to the top mark. When I started the van the LED light blinked and went out. It started blinking again so I shut it off and checked fluid levels. It was a little lower but not much. I started it up again and the LED light after initial start up stays off. I am getting heat up front. Do I really need to bleed my whole van coolant system? Hoping for some sage advice before I learn a new thing about this van. By the way the old hose looked like inferior material compared to the NAPA hose. William |
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