definitive bleeding guide

1. sulgravesax L-plater Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 42

   #1 14th November 2014, 13:45

   hi guys
   
   could someone post a definitive guide to bleeding a VTR please? i have read many posts on here and a lot of them contradict each other. some people say bleed left to right, others say right to left, some say cold but others say while the engine is running. im getting a bit confused on which is the correct method as ive done previous cars while the engine is running with no problem. however the saxo is being a bitch and wont bleed properly.
   
   cheers
2. unclewinnet Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 168

   #2 14th November 2014, 14:02

   get one off these job done
   
   http://www.ebay.com/itm/WORKSHOP-VAC...item2a38db78c4
3. sulgravesax L-plater Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 42

   #3 14th November 2014, 14:03

   i hear what your saying but i don't really wat to spend money on something that im likely to never use again.
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 14th November 2014, 14:10

   There already is a guide that everyone uses,do search plus a coke bottle works fine btw.
5. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #5 14th November 2014, 14:13

   Also, remember
   
   
6. sulgravesax L-plater Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 42

   #6 14th November 2014, 14:36

   ok should i try to bleed out the system from cold or with the engine running? obviously with the expansion cap off from the beginning?
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 14th November 2014, 15:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sulgravesax ok should i try to bleed out the system from cold or with the engine running? obviously with the expansion cap off from the beginning?

   Read the guide it explains all.
8. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #8 14th November 2014, 18:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by unclewinnet get one off these job done http://www.ebay.com/itm/WORKSHOP-VAC...item2a38db78c4

   Interesting,how does this work?
9. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #9 14th November 2014, 22:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sulgravesax hi guys could someone post a definitive guide to bleeding a VTR please? i have read many posts on here and a lot of them contradict each other. some people say bleed left to right, others say right to left, some say cold but others say while the engine is running. im getting a bit confused on which is the correct method as ive done previous cars while the engine is running with no problem. however the saxo is being a bitch and wont bleed properly. cheers

   Engine off
   engine cold
   
   create a header of water using a bottle. Keep the bottle topped up at all times.
   
   Bleed the rad, replace the cap
   Bleed the stat housing, close the nipple
   Bleed the matrix hose.
   
   Remove bottle and place rad cap back on.
   
   Start car and make sure it comes up to temp. the fans may never come on depending on ambient temperature but the needle should at least reach half way and no more than 3/4
   
   Fans kick in between 3/4 and the start of the red.

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