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Date:         Thu, 14 Aug 1997 14:59:53 EDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         kdlewis@juno.com
Subject:      Re: bleed valve

Kenneth: I believe it's eight quarts, look in the drivers manual under capacities.I am not at my vehicle now, email me back if you can not find it. I guess you successfulley repaired the broken off bolt? Just taking off the bottom hose is usually not enough. I drive the front wheels up on ramps and then remove both hoses and open the flush tee I installed in the heater hose. Remeber to turn the heat control to hot and open the valve on the heater under the back seat. Also open the bleeder bolt on the radiator and open the filler cap on the resevoir. I never use more than 50%. I hear that a stronger reading might confuse the level sensor. Good Luck & Drive Safely Ken Lewis , Kernersville NC <Heart of the Triad> 86 VW Transporter Three Door Pickup (168K) 60 Porsche T5 Coupe 85 VW Vanagon (Elvis) presentley awaiting engine

On Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:06:57 -0500 Karen Winter <cen13504@centuryinter.net> writes: >1. How much coolent does the system hold? >I removed one lower radiator hose and the thermostat housing so there >should not be very much coolent remaining in the system. > > I have the bleeding process down, but need a general idea as to how >much antifreeze I will need to add. I am going for a 30% water, 70% >antifreeze mixture. This is alot of work. > > I don't think I would trust many garages to do this job correctly. >Most people won't apply this much effort to getting it right. > >Kenneth Winter >


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