twinkletoes

iTrader: (17)

Ok I am going to bleed the clutch fluid cause it is due for it. First problem I can't even loosen the bleeder. The oil cooler hose, oil filter and my rb engine torque brace are in the way. I can't put a socket wrench over it and then try to loosen it because the oil hose. What do you guys use to get it off? Right now i just want to loosen it free a tiny bit. Then, how can I bleed it, by myself, homemade or something. Should I just get that one man bleed thing from autozone, like 8 bucks? I've searched this clutch bleeding a lot too. Basically, I jsut need to know how to get the stinking bleeder thing loose. Here's a pic of the space


Forgot to put the close up on, you get the idea

Rx-7Doctor

iTrader: (13)

You may have to remove the brace to get to it. If you try and get a wrench down there and don't have a good angle you will strip it. It should be a 8mm.

twinkletoes

iTrader: (17)

Ya, that was my last option though. Uh, I know its 8mm though. I'll get it sooner or later.

twinkletoes

iTrader: (17)

You were right doc, Loosened up the engine torque brace bolt and nut that hold it down to the engine and pushed it back some and now I got the bleeder easily. Now, How should I one man bleed this? I guess I could two man, but would like to get it done now. Nobody is available to help me bleed it

bliffle

Clutch bleeding can be difficult. Sometimes you can do it with a "Speed bleeder" containing a check valve to let fluid out without letting air in, which screws in in place of the old bleeder nipple. Sometimes it can be done with a tube over the old nipple with a check valve at the end of the hose. But, lacking those, fill a coke bottle half full with brake fluid and run a small hose from the bleed nipple to the bottle so that the open end is below the liquid. Be prepared to add a lot of fluid to the clutch reservoir because it usually takes a lot to bleed a clutch.

Some guys buy or make a "Power bleeder" to force fluid thru the hydraulic system because pumping doesn't do the trick. Search in this forum and you'll find out how to make a power bleeder from a weed sprayer or an old bicycle tire or several other things.

If you have the master or slave cylinder out to replace or rebuild it, "bench bleed" it by pre-loading with fluid to make it easier to bleed after you install it.

The flexihose going to the slave sometimes leaks air and causes mysteries while bleeding. Replace it with a new one before you start and save yourself some trouble.

Rx-7Doctor

iTrader: (13)

Sorry I logged off early for once but as you can since I am up very early. What I do when I have to do it myself is pump the clutch pedal up a few times then take a bar (breaker bar) or other object that is long enough to put on top of the clutch pedal and go under the brake pedal to hold the clutch pedal down. I crack the bleeder open then after the fluid comes out shut bleeder valve then repeat until clean fluid comes out. For future reference if you could determine the correct size and match it to a speedy bleeder(1 way bleeder screw) you won't have to worry about it the next time you do it.

twinkletoes

iTrader: (17)

Ok, Ive heard of something like that trick. I know I can get a speed bleeder online ,but can I get one at autozone or something?

Rx-7Doctor

iTrader: (13)

Only if you can determine the correct size and pitch of the bleeder. The guys at the counter don't have that info.

blwfly

iTrader: (4)

i just brought a cheap bleeder botle exsactly like whats been said bleeding the clutch is a peice of cake it can just get tedious

twinkletoes

iTrader: (17)

I think I'll get a speed bleeder. That looks sweet. Thanks guys. Oh ya, is the clutch bleeder the same size as the brake bleeder? I can't seem to find a clutch bleeder one.

Kentetsu

Go to www.rockauto.com and look under your model/ clutch parts/bleeders and they have the speed bleeders there. Use that size and part # information when you go to Autozone.

twinkletoes

iTrader: (17)

Sweet, thanks Kentetsu.