Anybody got a pick of the access hole to self bleed clutch?
05-28-2004, 11:53 PM
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Anybody got a pick of the access hole to self bleed clutch? If my clutch turns out not to be bled enough which it may not be because the pedal feel is the same if not a little lighter than a stock clutch ( i have the ram 910 vds) I am going to cut an access hole and then drill holes for a sheet metal cover similar to the fuel pump access hole but much smaller so I can self bleed the clutch. Anybody have any pics of this so I can get the hole right the first time?
05-29-2004, 09:01 AM
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I crawled under the car with a big screwdriver and a hammer, and made a little dimple on the trans tunnel right across from the bleeder valve. I then went inside the car and drilled the dimple with a 1/2" drill bit. Presto - there was the bleeder. I stuck the socket on the bleeder from below, and then used a 3/8" wobble extension through the hole. Worked great. I don't have any pics right now, but I did have to hold the gas pedal down while drilling, if that gives you any ideas.
I pulled the carpet down from the trans tunnel to do this. With the carpet up, you can't see/hear the hole at all. But if you're really concerned, you can buy 1/2" rubber plugs to plug the hole... easy enough.
No need for an 'access panel'.
I pulled the carpet down from the trans tunnel to do this. With the carpet up, you can't see/hear the hole at all. But if you're really concerned, you can buy 1/2" rubber plugs to plug the hole... easy enough.
No need for an 'access panel'.
05-29-2004, 09:29 AM
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I drilled a small hole from under the tunnel with a dremel to mark the spot, then drilled a 7/8" hole with a hole saw from inside. Now it is so easy to bleed all by your self. Went to Lowes and got a nylon plug to fill the hole. It is under the carpet and unseen. This hole makes it so easy. I could take a pic but I do not know how to post a pic. 
05-29-2004, 10:00 AM
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thats a good idea with the plugs, I'll probably do it this way then. and i'll use the dimple to mark the hole, when doing this can you guys actually pump the clutch with you foot while sitting in the chair and then turn the breaker bar etc with your hand?
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Absolutely. I have a 3/8" breaker bar, a 6" or so wobble extension, and it makes it *so* easy. Pump pump pump, hold pedal down, crack open/close the valve, pull the pedal up. Check fluid. Repeat. Cake.
I tried bench bleeding, and just made a mess. This hole method works great for me.
I tried bench bleeding, and just made a mess. This hole method works great for me.
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I made the hole and I must say this is quite nice,, mine turned out to be more of an access panel though because my initial hole was just a hair off, no biggy. Its nice being able to bleed by myself, I'm gonna smooth the hole with my dremel and either use some pvc or sheet metal to cover it once im done.
05-30-2004, 12:21 PM
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man I bled the crap out of this thing, much quicker this way, I added a little sheet metal though to cover the hole since I made mine so big, thanks for the tips guys.
06-03-2004, 12:42 PM
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I just put a LS1 6 speed in my 1979 Elcamio. it is out of a 2001 TransAm, I went to bleed the clutch and CAN'T FIND THE BLEEDER SCREW !!!!! Where is it hidden.
right above where the steel braded line goes into the trans
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I was able to drill the hole and now have access to the bleeder. My problem is that I stuck a 11mm socket on the bleeder prior to drilling to make sure I was drilling in the right area. I can get the extension on the bleeder, but when I pull back the socket doesn't stay on the extension - it seems to be 'stuck' on the bleeder. I then got under the car and tried to fit the 1/4 driver over the socket (since it locks onto it). The problem there is that I'm not able to get the driver to go in far enough to lock onto the socket. Has anyone had this problem? How can I get the socket off? Thanks!
I finally got the socket off. I tapped the extension into the socket and wiggled it several trys and it finally released. It looks like there were some minute imperfections around the bleed screw that was obstructing the sockets release. At any rate, I have a 7/16 swivel socket that goes on an off easy!
I finally got the socket off. I tapped the extension into the socket and wiggled it several trys and it finally released. It looks like there were some minute imperfections around the bleed screw that was obstructing the sockets release. At any rate, I have a 7/16 swivel socket that goes on an off easy!
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I was able to get a lot of the old, dirty fluid out and everything was going well. However, when I was almost finished, the socket fell off while the bleeder was open. I quickly got under the car (fluid dripping everwhere), and was able to reconnect and tighten, but the reservoir went dry. Now I have no pedal feel. Do I just need to redo the bleeding process all over until I have a good feel? Thanks!