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Date:         Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:09:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: help with new clutch MC
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At 02:50 PM 10/10/2003, you wrote: > I heard once >about needing to use a pressure bleeder system to bleed the system, >versus the pump-hold-open-close-release-pump system (like you would with >brakes). This is urgent- can anybody shed any light on this? OR did i >get a bumbed (new) clutch Master cylinder?

Try this. Jack the front about 2 feet, jack stands, safely founded. Fill the reservoir, open the slave bleed valve and just leave it open. Pump the clutch lever in and out very slowly, like maybe 5 seconds to the floor and 5 seconds back out. Watch the reservoir level closely and keep it topped up. I bet within 10 pumps you will have clear fluid at the bleeder. Close it and feel the pedal now. Have someone observe the arm for movement.


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