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R1150R Clutch bleeding nipple adapter How do I get one?
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 1:30 am
by Not Dead Yet
Just got my '04 Roadster and I've had my '00 R1200c for a couple of years. Both are due for clutch fluid replacement. Problem is the bleeder apparatus for the clutch requires an adapter nipple in order to properly bleed the system. A Mity-Vac won't connect or adapt without it. My BMW dealer in Spokane/Post Falls, WA. had no idea how to get one. I checked the service department and they said they lost thiers and have a jury rigged system for bleeding the clutch. Basically they said they can't help me without a part # which they could not find. Can you believe it!!!! Any suggestions on locating one. Who'd a thunk this would be a problem.
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:38 am
by Boxer
Part#: 34212330310
Part Name: Bleeder
Price: $7.03 in 2003 I think its $8 now
See:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jabrooks/te ... clerob.htm
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:00 am
by BMWkidd
This is what I did:
Replaced the factory bleed fitting with a
Speed Bleeder SB1010
Note: the factory one is red loctited. Use flare nut wrench if possible.
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:52 am
by ruddy
Replaced the factory bleed fitting with a Speed Bleeder SB1010
Note: the factory one is red loctited. Use flare nut wrench if possible.
It looks like you used an adapter in the photo. What exactly did you have to do in order to install the Speed Bleeder?
Thanks.
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 1:27 pm
by Not Dead Yet
Excellent response boys
. I'll recommend this site to my local dealership....it seems they could use a little help now and then!
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 4:53 pm
by iowabeakster
how in the world does a dealer not know how to bleed the clutch? so much for holding the dealerships to high standards.