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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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I've been looking to install a remote clutch bleeder on my Z06. So far I've found three companies that sell a kit, RPM, LAPD, Tick Peformance.

I know it's going to be a PITA to install without removing the bell housing but does anyone know if one of these kits is easier than the others?

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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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The RPM looks to be the easiest (if you can say one is actually easier) but I am not sure anyone has actually done this. A lot have discussed it.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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I would bite the bullet and drop the TT. If (when?) you run into trouble, you are going to have to drop it anyway. Simple Corvette work instructions: If you don't have time to do it right; Where are you going to find the time to do it again?
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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I installed the LAPD bleeder when I pulled the trans, diff and t/tube and I use a mity-vac to bleed the system.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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I have a Ticks performance bleeder, one of the first made.

I installed while tube was out. but i would say would be easy while still in the piece you screw into slave cylinder that you wrench on is about 1 inch long so be easier to grab with wrench while your just trying to feel around.

I went with tick perfromance adjustable master cylinder with new lines z06 slave and remote bleeder. spec 3+ clutch and billet steel flywheel.

shift like a dream with stock shifter.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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LAPD's bleeder has a speed bleeder on it which is a HUGE help
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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I just installed a remote bleeder (tick) while replacing my clutch and slave cylinder. I don't see how you could do this without removing the drive train. I'm sure that with the drive train on the floor, all three should be fairly easy to install.
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