Date:         Fri, 20 Aug 1999 20:47:14 -0400
Reply-To:     "Dan Beeson (by way of Derek Drew <drew@interport.net>)"
              <dbeeson@BELLTC.CTC.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Dan Beeson (by way of Derek Drew <drew@interport.net>)"
              <dbeeson@BELLTC.CTC.EDU>
Subject:      Euro-Engine: 85 Volkswagen Van, Cooling, Coolant, Air
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1985 Volkswagen Van 1.9 L

Trans:         Standard
Mileage:       120,000 miles
VIN:           WV2YB025XFH086922

Misc Data:     2WD
Affected Item: Coolant
Condition:     Air

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We have tried all recommended methods to bleed the air out
of the cooling system as per Alldata and MOD with no luck.

We have jacked up front end 16", open bleeder on radiator
(actually just a bolt in the hole) and all of the coolant
IMMEDIATLY drains backwards out of overflow. Our info says
to fill while running with bleeder on rad removed. When we
do this with engine running or not, all of the coolant
drains to the back and out of the overflow. We have tried
lifting the back end and still no luck. Appears to have no
flow up to rad (hoses cold and engine overheats).

Pulled a hose off at water pump and when engine is started
it appeared to have flow which appears to indicate water
pump is pumping. Our biggest problem is when we open
bleeder on rad all of the coolant flows out of
overflow...but this is the method in the book.

Any suggestions would be helpfull!!


Dan Beeson
dbeeson@belltc.ctc.edu
Educator/Instructor
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, Washington, USA

iATN Sponsoring Member



RELATED REPAIR HISTORY

85 VW Vanagon came to us on the hook with an overheating
complaint. Alternator bracket was broken and belt was
off...water pump not turning.

Removed coolant cross-over pipe to access a broken bolt.
Now can not bleed air from cooling system.

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