I always wondered my people had so much trouble with these things. That
is... until it happened to me.

I swear I used a method that would do G(randfather)MB proud -- lube, tap
many times, lube, tap many times, twist  -- but it still happened. First
(right-rear) one came off real easy. For the left rear, I used the same
method, gave it the same easy twist and next thing I know, I'm holding the
bleeder end in my hand. It really didn't seem like it put up much of a
fight. Judging from the condition of the brake fluid, I'm guessing the PO
might have failed at this point in the past and just given up. Maybe they
damaged the bleeder at that time, so, that in it's weakened state, my mighty
7mm wrench was too much for it? Yeah, that's the story. I'll stick by that.

At any rate, I now need to get this bleeder out so I can finish the
bleeding. It's essentially sheared off flush with the drum. Any tips? Does
the drum need to come off? Inquiring minds want to know...

I'm nearly there. It's been a busy couple weeks of tranny remove and
reinstall (thanks Daryl at AA for the rebuild), heater install, driveshaft
U-joint install and other various repairs. I'll be glad to post details once
I'm back on the road.

Thanks,

Tim King
Seattle, WA
87 Syncro Westy