remote clutch bleed?
05-03-2008, 10:49 AM
#1
Melting Slicks
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remote clutch bleed?
Who makes the hot set-up for remote bleeding the C5 clutch? Why GM put the bleeder in a totally not reachable *&^%ing place is beyond me. Do I just not get the trick to doing this or was GM insane? What to do??? I assume some kind of remote bleed line?
Thanks!
Thanks!
05-03-2008, 12:27 PM
#2
Safety Car
I believe RPM transmissions has made two versions of the bleeder, and LAPD and some others have duplicated them.
Yeah, bleeding that thing is anything but fun.
Yeah, bleeding that thing is anything but fun.
05-04-2008, 12:41 PM
#3
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LAPD is a forum vendor. Looks like their kit is on sale right now:
http://www.thelapd.com/index.php?mai...roducts_id=194
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05-04-2008, 01:01 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
Most LA area corvette shops, LAPD, A&A, OCC, RPM all carry remote bleeder lines. You can also do the "drain & refill reservoir, pump clutch pedal 10-15 times, drain & refill reservoir" routine. After about 5-6 cycles the clutch fluid is pretty clear.
05-04-2008, 01:44 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
No... its a PITA. LAPD makes a remote clutch bleeder extender line. Life is better after you install one.
LAPD is a forum vendor. Looks like their kit is on sale right now:
http://www.thelapd.com/index.php?mai...roducts_id=194
LAPD is a forum vendor. Looks like their kit is on sale right now:
http://www.thelapd.com/index.php?mai...roducts_id=194
05-04-2008, 02:12 PM
#6
Le Mans Master
How hard is it to install the remote bleeder?
05-04-2008, 03:36 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
05-04-2008, 04:34 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
Also, You might be better off getting the specs on the fitting and making your own using Colemanracing.com or stockcarproducts.com.
When I had my C5 I installed the LAPD extender and the damned line should have been another 6-10 inches in length...Making the line isn't a big deal if you know the size of the fitting, and it'll cost you about $15 in materials.
Mike
When I had my C5 I installed the LAPD extender and the damned line should have been another 6-10 inches in length...Making the line isn't a big deal if you know the size of the fitting, and it'll cost you about $15 in materials.
Mike
05-04-2008, 05:20 PM
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If the line is SS, make sure you insulate or route it from the alum fuel line...hard lesson for me!
Ed
05-04-2008, 05:44 PM
#10
Safety Car
The trick is you have to drive it between fills. Drain, fill, pump 15 times, drive car. Next day, repeat. Do this for a week and you're clean. Use Motul 600 nothing less.
