My Clutch Flush Solution
Melting Slicks
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You are completely wrong. The tubing outside diameter is smaller than the inside diameter of the clutch assembly tube. It slides down just fine. Others have done it too, just do a search. This is just my collection of parts to accomplish what others have already done. Hello.....
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Drifting
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I would be interested in know how many inches the tube is pushed into line. This may start to address where it ends up.
Like many more of us, I'm in for the pictures.
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Like many more of us, I'm in for the pictures.
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Racer
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You don't know what I'm doing, yet call me a liar even though I've done it and you haven't....brilliant.
Since you cannot apparently do a search to find out this has been done by others, here is the thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...er-method.html
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You are completely wrong. The tubing outside diameter is smaller than the inside diameter of the clutch assembly tube. It slides down just fine. Others have done it too, just do a search. This is just my collection of parts to accomplish what others have already done. Hello.....
Melting Slicks
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You don't know what I'm doing, yet call me a liar even though I've done it and you haven't....brilliant.
Since you cannot apparently do a search to find out this has been done by others, here is the thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...er-method.html
Since you cannot apparently do a search to find out this has been done by others, here is the thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...er-method.html
Pro
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St: Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14
also go to the dollar store and buy the injector for a buck
I've used this method and it works perfectly
just keep removing the dirty fluid(from the reservoir with a turkey baster) while replacing with new after 5 or 6 times it is clear.
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...... this has been done by others, here is the thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...er-method.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...er-method.html
Thanks for posting this method. I will give it a try.
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Racer
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You might be surprised to find out that I don't live my life for your pleasure and could give a rats *** less if you like what I post or not.
Here is a little exercise that might help. Take your hands, extend them out in front of you, palms up and open. Now in a circular motion, move them to a position behind you. Now move them forward so they contact their respective butt cheek and grab on tightly.
Now that you have your *** in your hands, drag it over to Autozone, buy just the tubing, take it home and try it. If it fits, then you can buy the other part, if it doesn't, either you're out a couple bucks for the tubing, or you'll find another use for it. Or are you too damned afraid to admit you're wrong?
Tubing at Autozone
$4.99 at my local store.....
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Racer
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From: North Lauderdale FL
That thread shows quite a few that have used it with good results. It puts clean fluid much closer to the slave and pushes out the dirty fluid in the line between the slave and the master. Working the clutch only pulses the fluid in and out without a flow to the reservoir. Without a flow there is only a little migration of the dirty fluid. This method actually flushes the line and should be more effective than using the clutch repeatedly.
Thanks for posting this method. I will give it a try.
Thanks for posting this method. I will give it a try.
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Pro
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St: Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14
This works great, thanks for the repost and pics of what to buy.
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Racer
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I would have never expected them to carry something so high quality.
Melting Slicks
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OK, I went and bought the two items the OP suggested - Injector at Walmart for $4.97 and tubing at Autozone for $4.99. I measured the length of tubing actually used and it is exactly 12" from the top of the reservoir to the end where it stops. It does feed thru the reservoir without trouble. So, this routine gets you about 9" beyond the reservoir, for whatever that's worth.
Having used the turkey baster routine (actually, a battery fluid sucker-outer) a few times, I don't know if this method is any better or not, but it was easier to control errant drops/splashes of fluid. Getting down that last nine inches might have helped in dislodging stuff - don't really know.
The OP was correct when he said the injector is fragile! After completing the process and picking up stuff, I noticed mine was broken, too! Make sure you place yours on something soft! Oh well, Wally will replace it for free.
Having used the turkey baster routine (actually, a battery fluid sucker-outer) a few times, I don't know if this method is any better or not, but it was easier to control errant drops/splashes of fluid. Getting down that last nine inches might have helped in dislodging stuff - don't really know.
The OP was correct when he said the injector is fragile! After completing the process and picking up stuff, I noticed mine was broken, too! Make sure you place yours on something soft! Oh well, Wally will replace it for free.
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Racer
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OK, I went and bought the two items the OP suggested - Injector at Walmart for $4.97 and tubing at Autozone for $4.99. I measured the length of tubing actually used and it is exactly 12" from the top of the reservoir to the end where it stops. It does feed thru the reservoir without trouble. So, this routine gets you about 9" beyond the reservoir, for whatever that's worth.
Having used the turkey baster routine (actually, a battery fluid sucker-outer) a few times, I don't know if this method is any better or not, but it was easier to control errant drops/splashes of fluid. Getting down that last nine inches might have helped in dislodging stuff - don't really know.
The OP was correct when he said the injector is fragile! After completing the process and picking up stuff, I noticed mine was broken, too! Make sure you place yours on something soft! Oh well, Wally will replace it for free.
Having used the turkey baster routine (actually, a battery fluid sucker-outer) a few times, I don't know if this method is any better or not, but it was easier to control errant drops/splashes of fluid. Getting down that last nine inches might have helped in dislodging stuff - don't really know.
The OP was correct when he said the injector is fragile! After completing the process and picking up stuff, I noticed mine was broken, too! Make sure you place yours on something soft! Oh well, Wally will replace it for free.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15
If you knew the length of the factory line from the clutch to the reservoir, that would tell you the length of tube to be slid down to get all the fluid. I would make sure the tube's outer edge is rounded over so it does'nt slice the inner factory tube when forcing it in. I like the method., but is it getting all the way down to the sweet spot, and what is that distance?
Heel & Toe
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OK, I went and bought the two items the OP suggested - Injector at Walmart for $4.97 and tubing at Autozone for $4.99. I measured the length of tubing actually used and it is exactly 12" from the top of the reservoir to the end where it stops. It does feed thru the reservoir without trouble. So, this routine gets you about 9" beyond the reservoir, for whatever that's worth.
Having used the turkey baster routine (actually, a battery fluid sucker-outer) a few times, I don't know if this method is any better or not, but it was easier to control errant drops/splashes of fluid. Getting down that last nine inches might have helped in dislodging stuff - don't really know.
The OP was correct when he said the injector is fragile! After completing the process and picking up stuff, I noticed mine was broken, too! Make sure you place yours on something soft! Oh well, Wally will replace it for free.
Having used the turkey baster routine (actually, a battery fluid sucker-outer) a few times, I don't know if this method is any better or not, but it was easier to control errant drops/splashes of fluid. Getting down that last nine inches might have helped in dislodging stuff - don't really know.
The OP was correct when he said the injector is fragile! After completing the process and picking up stuff, I noticed mine was broken, too! Make sure you place yours on something soft! Oh well, Wally will replace it for free.
Last edited by Olfart; Sep 8, 2013 at 07:05 PM. Reason: Additional information.
that is what i used until i installed a remote bleeder...
Heel & Toe
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From: Sparks in Northern Nevada NV
I've got black clutch fluid too, and found this very interesting and helpful thread on the subject. I didn't see mention of how much new fluid is needed to flush the system. I just bought a fresh 8.45 oz. bottle at my local Chevy dealer, but not sure if I should get more before starting this procedure?
OK, I went and bought the two items the OP suggested - Injector at Walmart for $4.97 and tubing at Autozone for $4.99. I measured the length of tubing actually used and it is exactly 12" from the top of the reservoir to the end where it stops. It does feed thru the reservoir without trouble. So, this routine gets you about 9" beyond the reservoir, for whatever that's worth.
Having used the turkey baster routine (actually, a battery fluid sucker-outer) a few times, I don't know if this method is any better or not, but it was easier to control errant drops/splashes of fluid. Getting down that last nine inches might have helped in dislodging stuff - don't really know.
The OP was correct when he said the injector is fragile! After completing the process and picking up stuff, I noticed mine was broken, too! Make sure you place yours on something soft! Oh well, Wally will replace it for free.
Having used the turkey baster routine (actually, a battery fluid sucker-outer) a few times, I don't know if this method is any better or not, but it was easier to control errant drops/splashes of fluid. Getting down that last nine inches might have helped in dislodging stuff - don't really know.
The OP was correct when he said the injector is fragile! After completing the process and picking up stuff, I noticed mine was broken, too! Make sure you place yours on something soft! Oh well, Wally will replace it for free.