Tyrd_Fyrgus0n

So, let me say up front I'm new at this. This is my second foray into car repair /modding... I went from never having done my own oil change (yes, I'm embarrassed) straight into replacing motor mounts and installing long tube headers. But that was a different story. This second adventure was to replace and upgrade my clutch system.

I've been learning a lot from the forum; I can't say enough (good) about how much you guys have helped me, even though I think I've only ever posted once.

So after a weekend of putting in a new Monster Twin Disc and slave cylinder (plus pinion bearing and rear main seal), and spending waaaaayyyy too long fighting to stab the freshly rebuilt stage 3 tranny back in, I got the Tick master installed today. Feeling like it was almost over (woohoo!), I started bleeding the system (with Tick speed bleeder)... ... ... "Why is this taking so long?"

The fluid was never coming out of the bleeder line.I finally heard it was dripping out of the bell housing. Four-letter words cannot begin to convey my dismay and frustration....

It suddenly occurred to me then that I can't recall torquing down the bleeder line onto the slave cylinder. (Because, like I said -- new at this. Plus tired and dumb).

So that's probably my issue. I made sure it's not leaking from the line between master and slave. And I had the bleeder open, to be sure.

Anyway, thanks for listening to me whine. Getting to the point, two questions:

1. Has anyone out there found a way to get at the bleed fitting without dropping the transmission or cutting a hole in their floorboard?

2. Once I do get to it (probably by dropping the transmission...ugh. ) what's the torque spec for that sucker? I can't find one anywhere.

Darth_V8r

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Hate to say it, but you'll have to pick your poison. I torqued mine till it was tight. Didn't measure the torque. IF I remember right, it's a tapered fit, which usually means tight is tight

Tyrd_Fyrgus0n

Sorry, did you say something? I was staring at your avatar.... Now I'm confused, you may be a guy, but if loving your avatar is wrong, I don't wanna be right. Lol

But seriously, Yeah.. I kinda figured as much. :\ Just thought I'd cast a line and see if anyone had done the impossible. Thanks, Darth.

Darth_V8r

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Lol! Thanks. My wife's a good sport about that. I did just think of this.... Maybe drop the trans cross member and let the trans hang. You might be able to get to it with a crescent wrench. Might have to bend the wrench. It's a thought.

badazz81z28

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Does you błeeder have a copper seal washer or a tapered plug? I agree, tight but not too tight or else you will pop the threads in the slave

Tyrd_Fyrgus0n

I think it's a copper washer. I'll drop the tranny tomorrow and make sure. I'm pretty sure I just hand tightened it and forgot to tighten it up.

Tyrd_Fyrgus0n

Confirmed. The flipping bleeder connection (with copper washer) was barely hand tight. Couldn't get in there with out dropping the tranny and pulling it out about 3 inches. I bled it while I could watch the slave this time. No more leaks. Whew!

badazz81z28

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Good to hear!