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Date:         Sun, 13 Apr 1997 09:32:50 -0700 (PDT)
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From:         Steven Johnson <sjohnson@calweb.com>
Subject:      New way to bleed wasserboxer?

>While checking for exhaust gases in my coolant, I got lots of air in the >system. I have not enjoyed following the bleeding procedure in Bentley, > kind of like doing taxes. Since I was by myself, I tried a different >approach this time. Elevated the front of the van like before. Ran the >engine and revved it up several times to make sure bubbles got circulated. >Then I opened the bleeder screw on the radiator while the engine continued to >idle. I found some small gauge nylon tubing(used for a oil presssure gauge

Regarding the bleeder screw, I was wondering if one couldn't mount some kind of pressure valve in place of the screw that would work somewhat like a one of those over-heating valves on a water heater. To test them, you lift up on the trigger and if it hisses, its working. I think something like that with a flexible hose routed down near the lower part of the car would be nice for bleeding the system.

Oh well, just thinking out loud.... :) Steven

sjohnson@calweb.com


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