Phil,
I have the speed bleeder in hand and will be installing them. I got the ones with the high hex sides SB3824L, see pic here:
http://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm , so it will be easier to bleed from underneath the car without taking out the interior
Ted,
It appears that way. I don't understand how the old fitting was sealing and not leaking up the threads. As a precaution, I am installing these Parker 2GF-3 copper flare gaskets recommended by Kevin when I called him about this situation. I have read great things bout these little buggers.
Parker 2GF 3 Flare Gasket 45 Deg Copper Flare PK 10 | eBay
He seems to think that the bottom of the tee fitting on the car is slightly beveled and will mate to the out side bevel on the hose male end he sold me.
This is the way I will be installing. I am also going to installed one in the female side on the other end of the hose...cheap insurance!