Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2001 22:48:47 GMT From: "Duane" <ddostienopsamnline.net> Subject: Re: Bleeding clutch line
> I have recently replaced the clutch and slave cylinder on my 86 900 8v and > have not been able to get all the air out of the hydraulic line. I need > to pressurize the system but can't seem to make an airtight seal on the > brake fluid reservoir with my jerry-rigged set up. > > Has anyone done this without the expensive pressurizing equipment? I use a bicycle tube and a hand pump. Cut the tube near the valve and put the long end over the reservoir opening. In reality you don't need a pump. Just roll the tube up and it develops enough pressure to bleed the clutch. If you have a persistent bubble, push the clutch in and let it snap up on its own power. This should dislodge any air bubbles. If you're really lucky, the clutch will gravity bleed without any pressure. That's rare, but it does happen occasionally. Duane