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Subject:Re: clutch bleeding
From:TC
Date:Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:38:30 -0800

> No special tools or rigs are needed to bleed vanagon clutch hydraulic
> systems.
> My 'rig' cost 50 cents, and has performed flawlessly on the last 65 clutch
> hydraulic clutch bleedings on vanagons, or the last 265 times I did.
> You do have to know what you're doing of course,
> But I personally DO NOT recommend pressure bleeders.
> Scott
> Turbovans
>
> I have a pressure bleeder too btw, collecting dust on the shelf.
> I think it's better to use the master cylinder itself to bleed the system.
Is that because you think it is less likely to disturb sediment it line that
can lead to seal failure ??
let sleeping dog lie ...