On Mon, 3 Jul 2006 07:27:27 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I have just completed an engine switch on my 83 240D. One of the > > last things I need to do is bleed the clutch cylinders. The manual > > says it has to be done backwards (fluid from the slave cylinder to > > the brake reservoir). I am not sure how to do this and was hoping > > someone on the list has done it. What is the best way to do this? > > You need a three-foot (or thereabouts) length of tubing that will > slip tightly over the bleed nipples on the brake and clutch cylinders. > Next you put it in place and crack both bleeders and then you pump > the brakes some number of times. (I always seem to use the RF brake.) > Close the bleeders and see if your clutch acts right yet. Repeat as > required. This is a perfect time to bleed the brake system and put > in new fluid, if you haven't done it more recently than two years ago. > It's also a perfect time to hose off your driveway if, as always > seems to happen to me, the hose pops off at least once during this > procedure. I was never able to get fluid flow through the tubing without a big flood down the inside of the wheel, so I put together some adaptors to use my pressure bleeder. Craig -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: pressure.bleed.clutch.hookup.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 171333 bytes Desc: not available Url : /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20060703/0c26cc33/attachment.jpg
