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2011 Evora S Clutch Bleeding

1.3K views 8 replies 8 participants last post by  am143a  
#1 ·
I lifted my Evora in preparation to bleed the clutch only to see that there is very limited access. Should I be trying to bleed it from the top? Am I missing something?
 
#2 ·
It's a by feel if like Elise. Look at photos to help and or from bottom and then between the two you'll develop a mental picture of what to do.
 
owns 2006 Lotus Elise
#3 ·
There is very little access from below but it is doable. You can see the bleeder, but not see and touch at the same time. So, get an idea of where to reach to and then do it by feel. Once you've done it a few times it will get easier.

Also, many just let the fluid run down as they bleed without a hose. I've always taken the time to get a hose on there. The nipple is at an angle towards the heat shield.
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#6 ·
I found it much easier to work from under the car. You can see it and reach it at the same time from the right position. Use a catch bottle with a soft rubber tube (Motive or similar) and 8mm combination wrench. I wouldn't skip the catch bottle and let the fluid drain out all over everything. Not only will it make a big mess but brake fluid is mildly flammable I believe. You can reach up and left to get your hand on it, while laying with your feet towards the back of the car. It's not as hard as it sounds, but it probably helps to have smaller forearms.
 
#9 ·
You can also do it from the top but be careful not to bend the "chimney" exhaust vent. But since its inevitable that there will be some leakage if you want to clean that up you are going to need to take the undertray off anyway...