No, I always bleed without a helper, it's not a problem. Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Streib" <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 9:10 AM Subject: Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
> "mdrillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> said: > >> You don't need to remove the bolt to get the air out. Once the engine is >> running and warmed up the coolant expands and pressure builds in the >> system with the cap relief valve set at about 15 psi. If you then >> loosen the radiator bleed bolt a turn the pressure in the system will >> release out of the radiator bleed hole, pushing out air if any is there >> or coolant if not. > > That makes sense; I'll give it a try. The problem is doesn't that > require a person at each end of the van, one to operate the bleed screw > and one to keep the reservoir from getting empty? > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL |
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