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- From: hinz@picard.med.ge.com (David Hinz Mfg 4-6987)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: Re: Clutch problem
- Message-ID: <1992Aug19.071353.20266@mr.med.ge.com>
- Date: 19 Aug 92 07:13:53 GMT
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- One possible problem, which I've run into, is that the air bubbles can travel
- back up the lines between pumps. This means you can pump forever, but won't
- get anything done, as the bubbles will stay there.
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- My method is to use a valve-stem from an old bicicle tyre, and a modified cap
- for the clutch master cylinder. I fill the resevoir, open the bleed valve
- (with hose on it into a cup to collect the old gunk), and pump with a bicicle
- tyre pump. This way, you keep the new fluid flowing, and don't give the bubbles
- a chance to 'float' back up the lines.
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- I wouldn't reccomend a compressor, as 100psi of air might make it go a bit
- quicker than you want......
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- Good luck. It's not too tricky, and it beats tying to find another person
- to help.
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- Dave Hinz - Opinions expressed are mine, not my employer's. Obviously.
- SAAB - Because you get what you pay for.
- hinz@picard.med.ge.com
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