Slave Cylinder problem for the C6
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Burning Brakes
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Slave Cylinder problem for the C6
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...8&forum_id=101
that pretty much explains my story. i was told by a lot of guys in that forum that some C5 owners have had to replace their slave cylinders and such, and i was wondering if anyone could help me out with that. im not really sure if the C6 is any different from the C5 as far as the slave cylinder goes, or what is involved with each, but im looking for any help i can get atm.
another thing - my mechanic seems to believe that we MIGHT be able to fix my clutch problem without actually changing/replacing the entire slave cylinder, and just by replacing the line that burnt up. even if this is the case, we're still unsure as to how to bleed the clutch lines to make sure the clutch works properly. im guessing that its something similar to bleeding the brakes on a car, but i dont know if anything is different or not.
any information here would be GREATLY appreciated. im in a bit of a mess right now, and i could use all the help i can get
thanks
phil
that pretty much explains my story. i was told by a lot of guys in that forum that some C5 owners have had to replace their slave cylinders and such, and i was wondering if anyone could help me out with that. im not really sure if the C6 is any different from the C5 as far as the slave cylinder goes, or what is involved with each, but im looking for any help i can get atm.
another thing - my mechanic seems to believe that we MIGHT be able to fix my clutch problem without actually changing/replacing the entire slave cylinder, and just by replacing the line that burnt up. even if this is the case, we're still unsure as to how to bleed the clutch lines to make sure the clutch works properly. im guessing that its something similar to bleeding the brakes on a car, but i dont know if anything is different or not.
any information here would be GREATLY appreciated. im in a bit of a mess right now, and i could use all the help i can get
thanks
phil
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If its the same as a c5 you can scroll through my pictures and see the slave cylinder and where it mounts to the torque tube.The line is held in with a dowl pin you you cant take it out without removing torque tube, that is if its like the c5?
http://home.comcast.net/~c54daz/CLUTCH_PICS.html
http://home.comcast.net/~c54daz/CLUTCH_PICS.html
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Sounds to me like the clutch fluid drained when compromised which disabled the clutch. Replacing the slave cylinder is no fun but it sounds like you and your uncle have the facilities to do it. Unfortunately, there's no easy shortcut for the job so you'll need to pull the torque tube to get to it.
I looked up the slave cylinder change procedure in my 2005 manual and it's almost identical to the C5's procedure. I can email it to you if you send me a valid email address.
edbon@adelphia.net
Here's a pictorial of a drivetrain removal a buddy and I did on his C5.
http://redshift.homestead.com/Drivetrain1.html
Also, consider adding LAPD's remote clutch bleeder line like the one pictured below to make future clutch bleeds easily done by just lifting the hood. It's the line with the red fitting.
I looked up the slave cylinder change procedure in my 2005 manual and it's almost identical to the C5's procedure. I can email it to you if you send me a valid email address.
edbon@adelphia.net
Here's a pictorial of a drivetrain removal a buddy and I did on his C5.
http://redshift.homestead.com/Drivetrain1.html
Also, consider adding LAPD's remote clutch bleeder line like the one pictured below to make future clutch bleeds easily done by just lifting the hood. It's the line with the red fitting.
Last edited by Patches; Apr 24, 2005 at 09:55 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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thanks a lot guys. i've been sending lots of PM's to some of you that seem to have went through this procedure before. hopefully ill get all the details ironed out rather soon.
if anyone else knows anything about this fix, dont be afraid to mention something either here, or in PM to me.
thanks again
if anyone else knows anything about this fix, dont be afraid to mention something either here, or in PM to me.
thanks again
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Damn, thats the second reported C6 that had a problem with Dynatech Headers touching that hydraulic line and burning a hole in the line .
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...50&forum_id=74
I hope you get it fixed, but I would write the folks at Dynatech a strongly worded letter concerning this. I would make my displeasure known. No reason for you to plan on installing headers and then end up having to remove your drivetrain after following their installation instructions.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...50&forum_id=74
I hope you get it fixed, but I would write the folks at Dynatech a strongly worded letter concerning this. I would make my displeasure known. No reason for you to plan on installing headers and then end up having to remove your drivetrain after following their installation instructions.
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Burning Brakes
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oh i intend to write them a VERY heartfelt message concerning this. especially since im not the only one that it has happened to.
looks like so far ill have to spend about $200.00 for the new slave cylinder from the dealer, as well as new O2 extenders, since the one of them burnt up as well.
im having a bit of trouble finding the O2 extenders, so if anyone can point me in the right direction as to where i can get them, that would be great
looks like so far ill have to spend about $200.00 for the new slave cylinder from the dealer, as well as new O2 extenders, since the one of them burnt up as well.
im having a bit of trouble finding the O2 extenders, so if anyone can point me in the right direction as to where i can get them, that would be great
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Is the C6 slave the same as the C5?
If so here is my post on the most recent part # for it.
C5 latest slave part #
Also if its the same part # its about $105 shipped from Gene @ fred beans here on the forum
If so here is my post on the most recent part # for it.
C5 latest slave part #
Also if its the same part # its about $105 shipped from Gene @ fred beans here on the forum