Date:         Mon, 23 May 2005 15:36:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeffrey Earl <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Jeffrey Earl <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Pressure Bleeding the Clutch slave/master
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>> Will a mini-vac pump work to bleed air from the
clutch hydralic system after replacing master/slave
cylinder? The mini-vac in a suction pump for self
brake bleeding and the like which is pumped by hand.
Or does the system need to be pressure bled with a
pressure type pump attacted to the master cylinder
reservoir?
If it's the latter any suggestions for a place to get
one. Several FLAPS look at me like I'm nuts when I ask
and keep trying to sell me a one-man bleederfor $6
(this is basically a cup and a hose).


Jeff, the Bentley says you must use a pressure- or
vacuum-bleeder, but the Haynes claims you don't. I
used a vacuum-bleeder to great effect when replacing
my cylinders. You may find helpful my tech write-up on
the procedure:
http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html

If you want to build your own pressure-bleeder, as
mentioned by George Goff, check this out:
http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm

Good luck!

Jeffrey Earl
1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi"
http://www.vanthology.com/



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