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Spray away. Let it soak and hope that it doesn't break.
Good Luck.

 

Spray it with P-Blaster and let it soak for a day. Spray the other three also. Buy a replacement or four. Apply a vise-grip plier and unscrew it...install a new one with a tiny amt of antisieze on the threads only.

YD

 

Bleeder Valves are available from the dealer.

34-11-1-160-190 is the part #

You may be able to pick one up at an auto parts store too. Size is M10x1.

 

It unscrews but be careful you don't break it. Let it soak a bit with Blaster and use a vice grip to gently unscrew it. If you break it is a much bigger job.

Get 4 stainless Speed Bleeders and they will not only be strong but it makes bleeding or changing fluid a snap even with no help.

Also while you're at it get the right wrench for the job and next time they won't round off. A 6 point bleeder wrench is the way to go. What were you using when it rounded off?

Rich

 

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What size Speed Bleeders? I have not seen them list an application for the MINI.
I really like to use Speed Bleeders as it make changing the fluid a one person job.

 

I don't know the size but if you E-mail Speedbleeder they do have them for the MINI.

 

Where can I get a bleeder screw for the clutch? I just went to the dealer and the dude at the counter said that I had to buy a whole new clutch slave cylinder for 75 dollars . I have a hard time believing that I can't just get a bleeder screw from them but whatever.

 

If none is available and if someone knows the specs, I can machine my own.

 

Not sure but I believe the bleeder screw for the clutch is plastic.

 

It is most definitely plastic. I've taken it off completely. Just curious but what made you think I thought the screw was plastic?

 

You said you could machine your own. Don't know of many that can do a good job machining plastic. Aren't both the clutch slave and the bleeder screw plastic?

 

Machining plastic is pretty straightforward. Yes, both are plastic.

 

Sure, pretty straightforward for you...

 

baaah you could do it. I'm self taught I mean sheesh