Clutch bleeding or removing fluid on c5
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Instructor
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Clutch bleeding or removing fluid on c5
My clutch fluid looks dirty and my clutch has been sticking down about half way to the floor about every 10th time. I,m wanting to replace the fluid and have read that using a turkey baster is the easiest way. How much fluid does the clutch hold, and will the turkey baster get all of it out? I,m a newbie on this, so I hope its simple.
Le Mans Master
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You can only draw out what is in the reservoir. Then you have to cycle the clutch pedal to mix the fluid, and replace the fluid in the reservoir until it is clear.
The reservoir only holds about 2 oz., but you will need to replace it several times to get it to clean up.
If you read more from other posts, there is a more detailed description of the process by Ranger.
The reservoir only holds about 2 oz., but you will need to replace it several times to get it to clean up.
If you read more from other posts, there is a more detailed description of the process by Ranger.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '09
Ranger's method may be adequate for maintaining the fluid in good condition. Once the fluid gets so filthy that it's interfereing with the operation of the clutch's hydraulic system it should be bled from the bleed screw on the slave cylinder as the manufacturer recommends.
Burning Brakes
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Ranger's method may be adequate for maintaining the fluid in good condition. Once the fluid gets so filthy that it's interfereing with the operation of the clutch's hydraulic system it should be bled from the bleed screw on the slave cylinder as the manufacturer recommends.
http://97vette.com/howto/clutchbleed/index.html
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My clutch fluid looks dirty and my clutch has been sticking down about half way to the floor about every 10th time. I,m wanting to replace the fluid and have read that using a turkey baster is the easiest way. How much fluid does the clutch hold, and will the turkey baster get all of it out? I,m a newbie on this, so I hope its simple.
The two fluids shown in the video are both proven in Corvette clutches. They are DOT4.
This protocol has worked for thousands of owners whose Corvettes show your symptoms.
Keep in mind, if you've run for years with dirty clutch-dust laden fluid and cleaning it up does not resolve the pedal issue, the next step is changing out just the master cylinder to the most current part for your VIN. Dirty clutch fluid progressively destroys the MC seals.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Ranger
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Racer
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A Turkey Baster will work, (I know, I've used one to change the clutch fluid) but do yourself a favor, spend $4 and get a "MixMizer" at Wal-Mart. It's a syringe mechanism with a clear plastic extension. You'll find it near the gas cans....they're sold to assist in mixing oil and gas for two-cycle engines. These things won't drip as badly as a turkey baster, and seem to hold more fluid.
It's a really simple, quick job, if you follow Ranger's directions.
It's a really simple, quick job, if you follow Ranger's directions.
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VCan you tell me how to use the remote clutch bleeder? My email is: dick@rsaapi.com
