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Re: Mighty Vac- bleeding without getting bloody

To: William Eastman <william.eastman@medtronic.com>
Subject: Re: Mighty Vac- bleeding without getting bloody
From: Engelhardt <engel@metro.net>
Date: Wed, 08 Jan 1997 10:45:05 -0800
William Eastman wrote:
<snip>
> 8)  Finally, concerning using a Mighty Vac to bleed a hydraulic system,
> remember that suction relies on good seals.  If the brake bleeder is rusty
> or loosened too far, air can get in  instead of brake fluid.  Try removing
> the bleeder and coating the threads with anti-sieze to seal them.  Also try
> cleaning the head of the bleeder to promote a seal with the attachement
> tube.

I have this problem with my car. The bleeders aren't rusty but air leaks
past them even when slightly cracked. I'll try the anti-seize compound,
sounds like a good solution to the problem.

Ron
58 MGA

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