Clutch hydaulic system bleeding.

[Rusty]

Where's the clutch system bleed nipple and what's the best place to get to it from (top or bottom)? (I understand it's on the top of the gearbox?) I'm getting the master cylinder done tonight so quick replies are a must!

[PeteRR]

If its anything like the 20V ur-quattro, which it probably is, then you can get to it best from underneath. It is indeed on the top of the gearbox, found more by touch than being able to see the bloody thing. The bleed nipple towards the near-side of the car.

I had to be a bit of a contorsionist when I did mine and the use of a Gunson Easi-bleed helped a lot!

[Lee]

Do a forum search dude. There is a thread on this with photos a while back. Its a PITA to do so good luck!! Take some calming pills first and leave plenty of time to do it.

[S2 Ant]

Yeh definitely a pain in the *** to do!!!!

Access is a nightmare (and even worse if you have a 3B)

Best bet is to make sure steering is full right lock, undo the bolts that hold on the gear linkage arm then access is made easier, but its still a royal pain to actually do.

Good luck cos you'll have sore knuckles afterwards

[Graham]

I sussed it by putting the car into 6th (IIRC) and a bowl under the car to catch the dribbles, then without disconecting anything, I drilled out a socket which then fits over the bleed nipple (1/4") drive with a 40mm extension bar and a 1/4 ratchet fit on a1. Then using an eazibleed kit blow the oil and air through, takes about 10 minutes to bleed, 10 minutes to set up.
HTH
Graham

[Rusty]

All done. Took 4 hours. Not too bad for a first time IMHO! WIll post a more detailed story later for my own therapy rather than anyone elses interest!