Remote Clutch Bleeder
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Sun City, AZ
Remote Clutch Bleeder
I'd like to put a remote clutch bleeder on my 99, however I'd like to do it without taking the drivetrain out. I've read that the TPE bleeder can be installed without removing too much, but it doesn't look like it's readily available anymore. Does anyone know if the tick bleeder can be installed without removing everything and is the quality as good?
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Bob
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Bob
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Belleville Mich.
I personally wouldn't attempt to install a remote bleeder, unless the drive line was apart.... to the point to where the slave cylinder lives.
If no long tube headers are in place, the job would be allot more do able...
but I still wouldn't attempt it.
My opinion is the perfect/best time to add the remote bleeder
is when you are in the process of replacing either the clutch, p/plate, slave, pilot, torque tube rubber couplings. (or all the above)
There are ways of getting & keeping your clutch fluid.... fresh, clear & clean without the use or installation of a remote bleeder.
If no long tube headers are in place, the job would be allot more do able...
but I still wouldn't attempt it.
My opinion is the perfect/best time to add the remote bleeder
is when you are in the process of replacing either the clutch, p/plate, slave, pilot, torque tube rubber couplings. (or all the above)
There are ways of getting & keeping your clutch fluid.... fresh, clear & clean without the use or installation of a remote bleeder.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 388
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From: Sun City, AZ
Bob
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Reading Pennsylvania
I have a 1998 Corvette that I just finished bleeding the clutch.. I followed the FSM procedure because I was installing the Elite Engineering tunnel plate. It is not easy, and trying to install a remote bleeder with the clutch intact is going to be very difficult. There is just not enough room.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: pueblo co
I have an 03 z06 that I am replacing the transmission, I order a new slave with remote bleed option, and looking at it while its out..there is not way to do this esp with long tube headers in. I have the LG motorsports headers
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: NS
I've installed my Tick remote bleeder with the drivetrain in place. It was not easy but can be done. I had to fabricate a special wrench in order to tighten it up on the release bearing. It's not the prettiest thing I've ever created but it worked. If I remember correctly I couldn't bend up a fitting wrench because I couldn't get enough of a turn on it (i.e. 6 point wrench). If you get frustrated easily I do not recommend you try it.
Last edited by Atok; Jun 29, 2013 at 08:18 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Shelby Township MI
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...n-removal.html
This is how I did mine. You have to cut a 12 point box end wrench. I shortened mine the to the length is a stubby. It is still a pain and you can not see anything. I was doing headers and a tunnel plate at the time. I am not sure if I would do it unless I had a reason to get in there otherwise. I would just use the Ranger method in the mean time.
Page 2 of the thread below has a good pic of an installed bleeder.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...g-wrong-2.html
This is how I did mine. You have to cut a 12 point box end wrench. I shortened mine the to the length is a stubby. It is still a pain and you can not see anything. I was doing headers and a tunnel plate at the time. I am not sure if I would do it unless I had a reason to get in there otherwise. I would just use the Ranger method in the mean time.
Page 2 of the thread below has a good pic of an installed bleeder.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...g-wrong-2.html
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