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motive power bleeder
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2026 2:29 pm
by 07turbeaux
My bleeder sat since Covid and now will not hold pressure. I oiled where indicated but it still is dead. CHeap nough to buy another but if I can fix beats a trip to Walmart ($46)
Re: motive power bleeder
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2026 8:10 am
by 996C438
Can you hear/feel where the air is escaping ? Maybe spray some soapy water on it to see leaks . Not much to a pump sprayer so should be an easy fix .
Re: motive power bleeder
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2026 10:18 am
by 07turbeaux
I did the old trick to oil the gaskets. It took a while for them to swell but works now. I did use the vacuum pump method the shade tree guy did and once I discovered the steps he forgot worked like a charm. Thanks for your reply.