clutch slave bleeding on 128i 6-speed?

[wolfe]

I'm going to be installing a modified CDV in a couple of weeks, and I'm wondering if I need to order some specialist wrenches for the bleed screw.

The 128i's transmission is 'skinnier' than the 135i, so I'm thinking that means a bit more room to work.

I've got a set of regular brake flare wrenches right now, and I'm wondering if they'll fit ok.

I've read the DIY threads but I think they were all for 135is.

Any suggestions or tips?

[BlueforMonaco]

I think its 11mm. Sears had a nice 10-11mm 12pt. box end part.44360. I used a 6pt. socket to initially loosen it. There is a definite stop point on the plastic bleed screw.

[wolfe]

Thanks - good to know a straight wrench will fit.

Please could you give me a bit more info on the stop point? Do you mean it only unscrews a bit then stops?

[Riley1524]

Originally Posted by wolfe

Thanks - good to know a straight wrench will fit.

Please could you give me a bit more info on the stop point? Do you mean it only unscrews a bit then stops?

I think that's what he meant. There isn't much room once you get the screw out to a certain point meaning you need a tool that doesn't add to the limited room to completely remove the bolt. I'm still wanting to do this mod, but I don't want to go through the hassle of bleeding.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by wolfe

I'm going to be installing a modified CDV in a couple of weeks, and I'm wondering if I need to order some specialist wrenches for the bleed screw.

The 128i's transmission is 'skinnier' than the 135i, so I'm thinking that means a bit more room to work.

I've got a set of regular brake flare wrenches right now, and I'm wondering if they'll fit ok.

I've read the DIY threads but I think they were all for 135is.

Any suggestions or tips?

DO NOT even try changing your CDV without one of these...


http://store.motiveproducts.com/euro...-0100-p34.aspx

Motive's brake pressure bleeder. Get the euro cap adpator - works just fine. Yes, the cutch slave bleed screw was 11mm on my 1235i. Should be the same on your 128i.

Dackel


PS: make sure you read the CDV delete DIY!

[wolfe]

Got the motive bleeder all ready to go . I'm flushing the brake fluid while I'm at it since I'm at one year.

The DIY I saw (I think you might have posted it actually) showed these S-shaped and C-shaped wrenches. I was wondering if I need those to get at the clutch bleed screw.

I"ll make sure I get photos when I'm doing this.

[BlueforMonaco]

The stop point I was referring to is when tightening, so as not to damage the slave cylinder.

[wolfe]

Ah great, thank you.