VANAGON archives -- October 2008, week 1 (#22)

Date:         Wed, 1 Oct 2008 12:27:25 -0400
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From:         A2L1 <mr.a2l1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Radiator bleeder BOLT question
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I have just completed a bleed operation on both my Vanagons. What I did was
to use my hand held grinder and cut a slot through the lower 3/4 of the
bolt. This left a large enough slot for the system to bleed nicely without
any fiddling. When I tighten the bolt all is well because the slot is only
on the lower 3/4 so there is enough thread to seal the system. Works great
for me!
A J

> Malcolm Stebbins wrote:
>
>> Is the BOLT that is used to bleed the front radiator any special bolt?
>>
>> Does it have grooves in the threads to let the air escape?
>>
>> Is it just an ordinary 13mm bolt?
>>
>> If a special bolt, do you have one for sale?
>>
>> Malcolm
>>
>>
>>
>>

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