On Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:54:48 +0000 MB list etc via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> On Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 at 9:58 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Don't forget to hit the bleeder screw with a hammer as if it were a > > nail. > > Helps jar things loose, but just thump it once, don't beat it into > > something non bleeder shaped. > > IIRC, heat also helps loosen rusted threads, though I guess the Kroil > will burn off now if you hit it with a torch. Could make a mess of > things. If it comes to it, if it breaks off, drill it out and use an > "EZ-out" (or whatever they call those things) to get it out and replace > it with a new bleeder valve. After waiting for the Kroil to take effect, I rapped the end of the bleeder screw lightly with my small hammer and tried the vise-grips again. After a couple of tries, it broke loose. So now I can take both of the rear bleeder screws to a parts store and see if I can get a good bleeder screw. Thank you for the suggestions. Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
