Date:         Tue, 8 Jun 2004 19:54:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Subject:      Re: How do I adjust (bleed?) the clutch?
Comments: To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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David,

one word, archives!

But seriously, sometimes I have found the clutch to be stubborn in
regards to getting all of the air out. Have done it 3 ways:

!. was lucky, quick swap and a reg. bleed with no problem.

2. slower slave swap and then problems bleeding. I reverse pressure
bled the system, ie.pressurized fluid introduced into slave bleed
screw. It worked like a charm, obvious precautions need not be
mentioned.

3. long drip method. Letting slave bleeder drip slightly overnight.
Worked!


Alistair


On 8-Jun-04, at 7:18 PM, David Marshall wrote:

> I just finished installing a 1.9TD in my Syncro Single Cab.  In the
> process
> of having the original engine out, the clutch cylinder in the rear
> ruptured
> and leaked brake fluid all over the place.  Today I installed a new
> clutch
> cylinder.  I got the wife to push the clutch pedal to bleed out the
> majority
> of the air.  Then I used a 2x2" piece of wood to keep the clutch from
> going
> down and the wife pressed on the clutch pedal ( that wouldn't go down
> at
> this point ) and I slowly let more fluid come out until it was clean
> and
> bubble free.  Figured that this way it would be like bleeding brakes.
>  Now
> I can engage the clutch but it feels very soft and you have to go to
> the
> floor to get it in and out of any gear.  Is there something that I am
> forgetting to do?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> David Marshall