Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register ShopForum Gallery FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Showing results 1 to 17 of 17
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: leathermang
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2009, 12:08 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
I have already said I have not bled my clutch...

I have already said I have not bled my clutch period... I have had a few cars in the past with hyd clutches...but they were not coupled to anything else...

Now, to answer the question you did NOT...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
I have not had it suck air back up into the...

I have not had it suck air back up into the system due to letting the brake pedal up before closing the nipple when I had someone to pump the pedal..
Because I never allow that situation to happen...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
If you just opened it up, poured some out, and...

If you just opened it up, poured some out, and closed the lid I would not worry about it being bad due to moisture...
But if it was put into a pressure charger and pumped up...and left I would get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
Glad to help... No need ( unless you are...

Glad to help...

No need ( unless you are REALLY stubborn or masochistic ) for anyone to have to make the same mistakes others of us have already made...
Twice I have had to go to the eye doctor...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
All the brake nipples are closed. You pump the...

All the brake nipples are closed.
You pump the brake several times...and hold that pressure on the pedal.
Someone opens the nipple farthest from the master cylinder as measured along the brake...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
Like when you have the brake bleeder nipple still...

Like when you have the brake bleeder nipple still open and you let the brake pedal up .
LOL
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
Flushing just means using enough fluid when...

Flushing just means using enough fluid when bleeding so that you have replaced all your old fluid with new...
Otherwise you could bleed just fine without having gotten rid of the old fluid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
In post 53 ... for the first part of your...

In post 53 ... for the first part of your question ...when just dealing with brakes... your same process of flushing will rid your system of the air.
When they say ' opened in turn' they also mean...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
Steve, I am not even claiming that it did not...

Steve, I am not even claiming that it did not work for you. But that is what is called ' anecdotal evidence'... where we can not know all the variables....

I just think a red flag ought to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
Steve, you certainly seem to be proposing an '...

Steve, you certainly seem to be proposing an ' anti method theory' into the mix...
We do know about gravity, fluids flowing downhill, etc...
If any fluid leaks out of the bleeder between you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
OK... I do not really subscribe to the...

OK... I do not really subscribe to the probability of everyone being able to follow Steve's method...
but an increased chance of using his method might be more possible with those tricky bleeders...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
As long as you don't hurt yourself or anyone else...

As long as you don't hurt yourself or anyone else I have no problem with whatever you want to try... and hope you do share it with everyone ... because you are not alone wanting an easier way to do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
No offense... but some of you guys are really...

No offense... but some of you guys are really stubborn...
It keeps not working... but instead of changing to the FSM method for a try .. you redouble your efforts at the ' alternative' ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
LutzTD, Well, you are certainly following the...

LutzTD, Well, you are certainly following the rules. If everyone did that the world would be a better running place. I never believed in or tried a vacuum bleeder myself.. it does seem that it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
LutzTD, You are not any cheaper than I am.. ...

LutzTD, You are not any cheaper than I am..

but I am talking procedure here... which I figure was specified due to physics... read ' air,liquid,gravity interactions '....

I am usually a one...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
Sometimes I get the impression that people will...

Sometimes I get the impression that people will trust people they do not know anything about because they are alive and post on the forum BEFORE believing the Factory Shop Manual...
That is not a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,310
Posted By leathermang
I have not had to do this myself.... but I...

I have not had to do this myself....
but I have read here on the forum that bleeding it is tricky and a certain procedure must be followed to be sure of good results..
that info can be found in...
Showing results 1 to 17 of 17

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:10 PM.

Contact Us - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page