[DML] Re: Oil residue pooling behind foot pedals

["JSJB100" <jsjb100@xxxxxxxxx>]

Paul

Since Dave and Marty M. just gave me lots of email advice on how to 
bleed the clutch, I can tell you a couple of things. 1) take off the 
engine cover to get at the bleeder valve (not the louvers, the 
engine cover), 2) stand or kneel up on the engine to reach the 
valve; 3) the valve is almost center at the back of the engine 4) 
not hard to get a small wrench on it and 5) put a clear hose on the 
bleeder (I believe 1/4 inch internal diameter) to drain the fluid.  
Its a 2 man (or woman) operation, one to pump the clutch, one to 
watch the fluid.  I used a syringe and plastic tubing to suck out as 
much of the old fluid from the reservoir under the front hood as 
possible before bleeding and refilling the reservoir.  Also, I used 
castrol GMA brake fluid.

I just got a kit from hervey to make it easier to bleed next time.  
Yes, you have to be like "Mr Fantastic" to reach it, or use someone 
with small hands!  

Dave sent me a pic with the location...I will upload it to Photos if 
I can (Dave, is that OK with you?)

Joe B
VIN 2957

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "sweetp01569" <paul.sweet@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Thanks Dave,
> 
> Next question.  I keep hearing how bad it is to bleed the clutch 
> system.  Is the procedure in the repair manual?  Also, is it worth 
> getting a bleeder type screw/kit as I have seen from a vendor?  
How hard is it to reach the fitting to bleed?




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