Date:         Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:19:58 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bleeding Cooling System
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
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Michael,

I've had no problems filling/bleeding my 2.1L on a flat surface. Just turn
your heaters on, unscrew the thermostat bleeder one turn. fill, bleed and
go. Check your tank for the next couple of  runs and open your bleed screw
too.  The ring around the engine compartment does the rest.  Note: the
thermostat bleeder doesn't unscrew all the way, just open it a bit and don't
forget to close it when you're done.

Have fun ;-)

John Meeks
'91 Vanagon MV
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
www.vanagonauts.com



On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 11:51 AM, Michael Sullivan
<sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> I know this has been brought up alot lately, but I wanted to ask if I could
> use my ramps and raise the front end to bleed?  I have it parked on my
> inclined driveway, but not sure the grade is steep enough.  My niece was
> keeping it at 2K rpm last nite, and then I dropped the bleed screw and
> couldn't find it.  Found it this morning. When I opened the tank behind
> license plate, I got a gusher so recapped it and drove it around a little.
> I then added to the tank and proceeded to bleed, but got some foam and then
> nothing.  Tank is a little above the max mark now.  My temp gauge is just
> about where it always is...just below the LED.  Lots o heat from the front
> and rear heater.  Thought I would try it again after a road test tomorrow
> or
> something.
> BTW-Ramps are standard(?) height...about 6 inches.
> Thanks and Happy Turkey Day.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>