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Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2003 11:45:44 -0000
From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com>
Subject: Re: MOT Failed


In article <b4aq34$1td7pr$4nopsam34476.news.dfncis.de>, davehinznopsamcop.net spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > Someone who looks an awful lot like Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> wrote: > > > I've tried most bleeding methods, and the one I always use these > > days employs a home-made pressure bleeder. > > I'm partial to the reverse-bleed method for the clutch on the 900's. > That long vertical section of the metal line really is is a killer - > let gravity work for you, rather than against you. > > I get the requisite turkey baster, use that as a funnel. I clipped it > to the edge of the open hood, long clear hose from the baster to the > clutch bleeder nipple. Open it up, open up the reservoir, and add > fluid to teh baster until you're satisfied that it's done. CLose > the bleeder (leave the hose attached, just turn it shut), try it, and > re-open and wait more if needed. > > Lots less screwing around while doing it, you probably have the parts > on hand, and it seems to work better in my experience. Getting that > vertical section cleared takes pressure *and* flow if you're working > against gravity - to me, it's easier to just work with it. > Clutch has been fine since, no real change in pressure, and no crunching at all. No grinding of gears either. I wonder if the roughness was the pedal pivot rather than the hydaulics? -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

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