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WarTowels · #1 01-07-2017, 08:22 PM

^ That's much more in line with how I do brake bleeds. Though I typically employ a helper to do the pumping; so I can open and close the valves in time with the pumps and speeds the process slightly.

ROLLGUY · #2 01-07-2017, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WarTowels

^ That's much more in line with how I do brake bleeds. Though I typically employ a helper to do the pumping; so I can open and close the valves in time with the pumps and speeds the process slightly.

No need to have a helper open and close with each pump, if done with the method I described above=easy

vwnate1 · #3 01-07-2017, 08:33 PM

Leaving the bleeder valves open might work, might also dribble brake fluid all over your wheels and stip whatever finish is left, off .

Better and safer to leave the brake pedal depressed overnight ~ this uncolvers the bypass port in the master cylinder and allows air bubbles to ever so slowly escape without any possibility of air getting in .

I use a bit of broom handle between the front seat and the brake pedal .

This isn't for total bleeding dig, it just helps get those last pesky bubble out for a rock hard brake pedal .

WarTowels · #4 01-10-2017, 03:24 PM

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No need to have a helper open and close with each pump, if done with the method I described above=easy

You must be some sort of flexible magician.

ROLLGUY · #5 01-10-2017, 04:15 PM

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You must be some sort of flexible magician.

???? The only reason to ever open and close the bleeder is to not suck air in. With the end of the hose in brake fluid, it can't suck any air. I have a long enough hose on mine, that I can place the bottle in view while I am leaning over looking under the car (right side). The left side is easier, as it can be clearly seen from the driver position. You don't even need to sit in the seat, the brake pedal can be depressed with your hand while kneeling and looking under the car at the bottle......Rich

WarTowels · #6 01-10-2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

???? The only reason to ever open and close the bleeder is to not suck air in. With the end of the hose in brake fluid, it can't suck any air. I have a long enough hose on mine, that I can place the bottle in view while I am leaning over looking under the car (right side). The left side is easier, as it can be clearly seen from the driver position. You don't even need to sit in the seat, the brake pedal can be depressed with your hand while kneeling and looking under the car at the bottle......Rich

I found it quite awkward to try and view the bottle when doing the rear right (at night outside) and simultaneously pumping the pedal. Do-able; just awkward. Hands on the ground, one foot on the brake pedal, one for balance and with my body half in and out of the car, lol.

ROLLGUY · #7 01-10-2017, 05:04 PM

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I found it quite awkward to try and view the bottle when doing the rear right (at night outside) and simultaneously pumping the pedal. Do-able; just awkward. Hands on the ground, one foot on the brake pedal, one for balance and with my body half in and out of the car, lol.

Okay, I get it now (the part about being a flexible magician).

WarTowels · #8 04-09-2017, 01:52 PM

Two issues I'd love some feedback on-

1. Passenger door lock has stopped locking.
- Lock looks like it's trying to go down, but can't.
- Using the key, I can turn the lock but them i'm met with lots of resistance.
- If I turn the key and press down on the lock at the same time, I can get it to go down, while down the door is locked- but soon as I let go it pops back up to unlocked.

Comparing to the drivers side, I can't press the lock down on that one at all. It's like the passenger side has less pressure behind it, yet always wants to be in the unlocked position.

If anyone has a pointer of where to start with that one... I'm all ears!

2. Getting lots of "oil spray" on the turbo itself, on the cold side. Where the cold side enters the air manifold with that weird floating connection- that seems to be a potential source of it. But also just in general, seeing oil "mist" around the cold side of the turbo- no where else. I installed a catch can to prevent oil from being sucked into the turbo from the PVC- I've disconnected that temporarily so that all oil vapers are entering a bottle- so I can monitor if that fillls up with oil easier than the catch can.

Cheers!

Greg

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