Re: Oh frabjous day! (kinda long)

[Jake Kooser <jake_k@ibm.net>]

Congrats, R.J.!  You add brake fluid the same way you bleed the brakes.
In fact, I would bleed the brakes and then once the pedal is solid, pump
more fluid through the system until it comes out reasonably clear (to
remove anything that may have gotten in there while the system was
open).  You should be able to pick up a large bottle of brake fluid
(quart) that would be good for this, I use Castrol LMA when I have the
choice.  Ideally, whoever left the bleeder open gets to pump the pedal
this time (and they WILL be pumping).  I cut the crimped connectors (the
hose on the injector, right?) off of the last injector I replaced and
just used hose with a good quality hose clamp.  I would recommend
changing all of the hoses in the fuel loop, and the ones under the tank
SOON before you plan on driving or running this engine.  It's cheaper
and less trouble than an engine fire will be.  I had a hose crack on my
'71 and that was scary enough for me to re-do the whole thing.  Have
fun, and tell the goats I said 'hi',

Jake Kooser
'71 Squareback (the little girl)
'66 type 1 roadster (the project)
'73 zooper beetle (Barney)