SpecialTAuto Clutch Bleeder Line

[Chris 16409]

My bleeder seems to have an air leak around the area indicated in the photo. As far as I understand the construction of the bleeder, it shouldn't swivel at this connection. Mine does, so I think air is getting into the system. I've put the original bleed screw in, and am now testing to see if the Hervey Bleeder really is the issue. My slave may also be bad. It's only a couple years old though.

[DeloreanJoshQ]

I received my clutch bleeder line today. It looks like he soldered or welded the nut at the end that screws into the slave cylinder and pre-teflon-taped the threads to eliminate the chances of leaking. Looks solid to me, I'll report in a few months the results.

[jackb]

I installed this on my car a few months ago, the bottom part was also welded and pre-teflon taped. Makes bleeding the clutch easy as pie. No leaks or issues- zero complaints with this part. I also removed the intake manifold to install it. I didn't want to struggle or risk cross threading it, and I think it probably would have taken at least as long to install with the manifold on as it did to remove/install the manifold instead.

[DCUK Martin]

Purely for the sake of interest, check out the original remote bleeder on the Renault turbo PRVs.

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[Nuclearbacon]

Purely for the sake of interest, check out the original remote bleeder on the Renault turbo PRVs.

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This is AWESOME. Brilliant addition!

[kings1527]

Has anyone had issues with the thread-type on his bleeder line? I tried to install mine yesterday and it was impossible. It was to the point where after attempting to get it in there, I looked at the threads of the bleeder line and it looked like it was starting to damage them. I tried several different angles, too, to see if maybe I was cross-threading. I know Hervey's stuff has had compatibility issues sometimes.

Plus, does anyone know of an adapter for the clutch reservoir so you can hook up a power bleeder?

Thanks!

[Mark D]

Plus, does anyone know of an adapter for the clutch reservoir so you can hook up a power bleeder?

Thanks!

I made one with some simple parts purchased from the hardware store. I took a rubber stopper, drilled a hole thru the center, inserted a barb fitting from the bottom side and then hooked up my hose from the pressure bleeder to the barb protruding up through the top.

I can't find a picture of it, but it ended up similar to this:
http://www.humboldtmfg.com/rubber_stopper.html

[kings1527]

I made one with some simple parts purchased from the hardware store. I took a rubber stopper, drilled a hole thru the center, inserted a barb fitting from the bottom side and then hooked up my hose from the pressure bleeder to the barb protruding up through the top.

I can't find a picture of it, but it ended up similar to this:
http://www.humboldtmfg.com/rubber_stopper.html

That's an awesome idea, Mark, and a great design. That's what I'm going to do. Thanks for that...hope all's well.

[Trstno1]

I used Hervey's pressure bleeder on my brakes. It's amazing! I think the attacment fits the clutch master. Between the line and the pressure bleeder, you'd have a quick and efficient bleed.

So does that power bleeder come with the attachments for the master cylinder and clutch master fill tank? Also, does the power bleeder remove all fluid from brakes and clutch, or just remove the air? How does that really work. I'm a little confused about what it does and how it works.

[Bitsyncmaster]

So does that power bleeder come with the attachments for the master cylinder and clutch master fill tank? Also, does the power bleeder remove all fluid from brakes and clutch, or just remove the air? How does that really work. I'm a little confused about what it does and how it works.

A power bleeder just puts air pressure on the top of the fluid tank. Then you don't need to pump the brake or clutch peddle, just open the bleed nipple. It pushes fluid in the lines which also pushes the air out of the bleeder.

A vacuum bleeder will pull the fluid and air from the bleeder nipple.

A check valve in a hose attached to the bleeder will let you do a "one man" bleed by pumping the pedal.