I let it out on the driveway using the back of the valve cap, then hose it away. DON"T screw the valve out... there's lots of pressure there (but not much volume).
Forget re-using it- go buy a can from Karcraft etc.
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| Author: | MiniK [ Tue Nov 02, 2004 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | De-pressurising the hydro |
Whats the best way to do it? Stick a screwdriver in the valve and look away? Or something much more complex? |
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| Author: | 68matic [ Tue Nov 02, 2004 10:47 am ] |
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if you can get your hands on one of those valves commonly found on bike pumps you can stick it in there and the other end of the hose could be towards a bucket i reckon itd make quite a mess and smell like alkie do you have something to pump it up with? |
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| Author: | ClubmanGT [ Tue Nov 02, 2004 1:13 pm ] |
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Have a look at this article http://members.cox.net/oldertech/hydrolastic.html |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:21 pm ] |
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I let it out on the driveway using the back of the valve cap, then hose it away. DON"T screw the valve out... there's lots of pressure there (but not much volume). Forget re-using it- go buy a can from Karcraft etc.
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:35 pm ] |
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I use an old hose from a foot pump and empty the system into a coke bottle. Beware the system runs about 300psi pressure! If you have the car on the ground you will get about 1 litre out of it. If you have the car on stands you will get very little! You can make a pump out of a master cylinder to pump it up again. |
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| Author: | mooman10_0 [ Wed Nov 03, 2004 8:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | re pump |
Ive got one of those hydrolastic pump up thingies. If you were in adelaide you could pump up alot cheaper than the mini places charge. |
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| Author: | 68matic [ Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:34 am ] |
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ive got one too and im about 40minutes from you ive also got a can of karcraft hydro fluid theyre not mine, but the guy i borrowed them off doesnt have any minis anymore (pss the doc has one... he's about 20minutes from you) |
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| Author: | MiniK [ Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:42 am ] |
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Im just going to let it all out as im going to be disconnecting the lines........ Pumping it up again will either be done in future, or not be neccessary iof i go to dry........ For the meantime i just want to get the stuff out though:P |
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| Author: | minstar [ Wed Nov 03, 2004 1:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Done recently |
I just did this, got a pair of needle noses and pressed the tip of the valve. Fluid shot out for about 30-40 secs and that side was done. Not particularly scarey and just hosed the fluid into next doors garden!  Disconnected front Hydro lines with no fluid pressure present.
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| Author: | min13k [ Wed Nov 03, 2004 5:59 pm ] |
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wanted the steel hydro lines front to back 
k star
makka |
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| Author: | a_man_a_dog_and_a_mini [ Wed Nov 03, 2004 8:08 pm ] |
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I once put a point through the flexible hose under the bonnet... sprays a hell of a long way, doesn't it lol.... |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:34 pm ] |
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MiniK wrote: Im just going to let it all out as im going to be disconnecting the lines........
Pumping it up again will either be done in future, or not be neccessary iof i go to dry........ For the meantime i just want to get the stuff out though:P Dave, the back of the steel valve cap is pointy domed, just the right shape to push the valve stem in. No need for pliers etc.
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| Author: | MiniK [ Sun Nov 07, 2004 5:03 pm ] |
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drmini in aust wrote: MiniK wrote: Im just going to let it all out as im going to be disconnecting the lines........ Pumping it up again will either be done in future, or not be neccessary iof i go to dry........ For the meantime i just want to get the stuff out though:P Dave, the back of the steel valve cap is pointy domed, just the right shape to push the valve stem in. No need for pliers etc.cheers Doc.....ill do it tomorrow me thinks... 
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| Author: | dr trim [ Sun Nov 07, 2004 10:55 pm ] |
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how do i do it if i wanna lower my car? my cars sitting a bit high, and once i get the new exhaust installed i can have it a bit lower. currently its pretty high |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:43 am ] |
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1. Put car on level ground, handbrake OFF.. 2. Take off valve cap. 3. Use back of valve cap to push valve in slightly. Quick squirt. Squisssssh..
4. Rock car from side to side, measure from front wheel arch to tyre. I use 2-3 fingers height. 5. Repeat above for other side. 6. If too low...  pump it up again with your home made pump..
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