Re: RE: Dakota bleeder fittings - What Size?

From: nexcup8@myfairpoint.net
Date: Mon Jul 26 2010 - 19:13:07 EDT


Quoting Tom Coulter <metalshop@optonline.net>:
>
> Brian,
>
> Actually, for the front right, I "DID" do just that. I used a 3/8" socket
> (which barely fit on the bleeder w/ the wheel in place) and it did crack it
> loose.
>
> No such tricks worked for the front left. As I described, it's just larger
> than 9m and just smaller than 3/8"!
>
> Needless to say (I guess it's needless), I don't have repair manual - never
> have. I wonder what the repair manual says should be the size of these
> bleeders. Anyone have one for the '97?
>
> More than likely the bleeder has rusted, I imagine you've tried a
> 10mm socket or wrench. Use a pair of vise grips to remove it, then
> replace it with a new one.



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