Remote bleeder install with heads removed?
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Burning Brakes
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Remote bleeder install with heads removed?
Is the clutch bleeder any more accessible when I have my heads off?
Installing new to me 243 heads and I started thinking if there is enough access the bleeder enough to facilitate a remote bleeder install while I'm there...
TIA
Installing new to me 243 heads and I started thinking if there is enough access the bleeder enough to facilitate a remote bleeder install while I'm there...
TIA
Running Guns & Moonshine
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From: CT
With the heads off.... I am trying to picture the area.... it may be possible, but it may still be too tight if you're trying to get in somehow from the engine bay side.
The bleeder bolt sits vertical around 12 o'clock next to the connection to the master at the back of the bellhousing. I think the bellhouse itself may provide some barrier but am not certain. Anything can be reached somehow though....
In a worst case scenario you could always drop the front cradle keeping it on the bolts and that should provide enough space to get at it from underneath if your exhaust and tunnel plate are removed.
The bleeder bolt sits vertical around 12 o'clock next to the connection to the master at the back of the bellhousing. I think the bellhouse itself may provide some barrier but am not certain. Anything can be reached somehow though....
In a worst case scenario you could always drop the front cradle keeping it on the bolts and that should provide enough space to get at it from underneath if your exhaust and tunnel plate are removed.
Instructor
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From: Northwest Nevada
I recently installed a remote bleeder for the clutch line. I did the job from underneath the car and with the drive train in place. A couple of years ago I removed the intake manifold (oil pressure sensor), but have never had the heads off, and have general familiarity with accessibility under the hood.
IMO it would be more practical to plan to do the remote bleeder installation from under the car. You might...maybe...possibly...could be able to gain enough access to the bell housing to remove the factory bleeder but not enough to work with the necessary tools and have physical leverage to install the remote bleeder.
IMO it would be more practical to plan to do the remote bleeder installation from under the car. You might...maybe...possibly...could be able to gain enough access to the bell housing to remove the factory bleeder but not enough to work with the necessary tools and have physical leverage to install the remote bleeder.
