You most likely will not need to bleed the system. To be safe, I'd suggest parking the van facing downhill just to let gravity keep as much of the coolant in the system as possible. However, if you haven't changed coolant in a while, now is a great time to do it. Bill Knight Raleigh, NC > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:Vanagon@vanagon.com]On Behalf Of > Steve Caslowitz > Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 1998 1:27 PM > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: replacing coolant expansion tank > > > I will be replacing my coolant expansion tank soon and would > like to know > if it is necessary to bleed air from the system if I'll only > be draining > what pours out from the tank and the few hoses connected to it. I > appeciate all the help I continue to get from everyone and > again thanks > ahead of time - again. > > Steve > '88 westy > |
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