Bleeding clutch
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Racer
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From: Houston Texas
Bleeding clutch
I have long tubes and an x-pipe. I know the service manual calls for removal of the intermediate pipe but, will I have to remove the driver side header to get to the bleed nut for the clutch?
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
Safety Car
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From: Youngsville North Carolina
A popular way to change clutch fluid is via the "ranger method":
http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html
Or here's another write up to bleed:
http://97vette.com/howto/clutchbleed/index.html
http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html
Or here's another write up to bleed:
http://97vette.com/howto/clutchbleed/index.html
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Racer
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From: Houston Texas
I've used that method several times to swap the fluid regularly, thanks!!! I'm hoping that the long tubes aren't completely in the way even with the center section of the exhaust removed to get up there to the bleeder.
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Racer
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From: Houston Texas
I'm not necessarily doing a fluid change. I was just saying that I regularly change the fluid to keep it clean and debris free. I'm wanting to just bleed the clutch hydraulics right now. I had the clutch and all appropriate corresponding components replaced less than 800 miles ago and now occasionally the clutch doesn't completely disengage and causes difficult shifts, so I'm sure there's a maybe some air in the system and am hoping to get it out.
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Well you hit all the bases there!
I'm assuming you broke the clutch in properly?
Did the process call for/measured for shims?
Did you go w/an adjustable M/C?
Lastly, have you tried a Mighty Vac to expell the air out of the line?
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Houston Texas
I sure tried. I did what the guys at Late Model Racecraft said to do. I'm not sure about what the process called for but, the guys at LMR are proper professionals and so it's my first instinct not to doubt their work. But if this bleeding doesn't resolve the minor inconvenience, I'll take it to them for a look. No adjustable, they said an OEM MC would do just fine for what I'm doing, little street driving, little drag action. Mighty Vac? No sir. Please enlighten me.
