Is this “chord” or “line” suppose to go somewhere?
11-09-2018, 11:58 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Is this “chord” or “line” suppose to go somewhere?
Just had the head gaskets replaced and saw this line not attached to anything. Not sure if it is suppose to be like that.
Thanks for your help.
Last edited by STRMLNE; 11-09-2018 at 12:08 PM. Reason: added photo
11-09-2018, 12:31 PM
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Its a clutch slave cylinder bleeder hose.. Works just like a bleeder fitting on your brake caliper. Someone added it to the clutch slave cylinder.
11-09-2018, 12:57 PM
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Make it so that it doesn't get damaged if it flops around. Some people just use a small zip tie and put it out of the way or attach it to something so its secure until you need to flush the clutch hydraulics or bleed the system.
How does your clutch fluid look. Nice and clear or black and nasty?? If its nasty, it always a good idea to flush it till its clear again.
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How does your clutch fluid look. Nice and clear or black and nasty?? If its nasty, it always a good idea to flush it till its clear again.
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11-09-2018, 02:15 PM
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Thanks. Just got back from driving and checked the clutch fluid. Im assuming this isnt good unless this reservoir refills when it cools down. I literally just had the car serviced yesterday. Apparently the "check fluids" doesnt extend to clutch fluid.
11-09-2018, 02:20 PM
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Wow good thing you have that remote bleeder!
11-09-2018, 07:23 PM
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Wipe it out,, refill wit DOT-4 and find an assistant who can press and release the clutch. Open the fitting on the end and have the assistant depress the clutch. Fluid should come out. While the peddle is being fully depressed, shut the bleeder valve and then have the assistant release the clutch. Repeat the process until the fluid runs clear an air free.. Don't let the reservoir run dry while you bleed it.
Be careful with the brake fluid. It can stain and damage your paint.
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Be careful with the brake fluid. It can stain and damage your paint.
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11-10-2018, 12:00 AM
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Bleeder tool????? The only tools you need are two wrenches. One to hold the flats on the hose and one to loosen the bleeder on the end of the hose fitting. You MAY be able to get the end of the hose lower than the slave cylinder and it may be able to trickle out but even if I\that worked would take forever and you may not get a good flush or all the air out of the system.
Just find any warm body to press, hold and release the clutch on command..
Just find any warm body to press, hold and release the clutch on command..
11-10-2018, 12:42 PM
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That bleeder, as shown in the OP's picture, has thread sealant on it's threads. Usually, and I repeat usually, that's indicative of a "speed bleeder". If it is, all you need to do, after cleaning/refilling the clutch m/c, is attach some plastic/rubber tubing to the nipple of the bleeder, get the tubing into a jar or can, loosen the bleeder about 1/2 a turn, and then slowly pump/release the clutch pedal 5-6 strokes. Refill the m/c, and repeat. Then tighten the bleeder back up.
My FIRST question, however, would be where did the clutch fluid go?? Any sign of leaks under the car?
My FIRST question, however, would be where did the clutch fluid go?? Any sign of leaks under the car?
11-10-2018, 03:04 PM
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That bleeder, as shown in the OP's picture, has thread sealant on it's threads. Usually, and I repeat usually, that's indicative of a "speed bleeder". If it is, all you need to do, after cleaning/refilling the clutch m/c, is attach some plastic/rubber tubing to the nipple of the bleeder, get the tubing into a jar or can, loosen the bleeder about 1/2 a turn, and then slowly pump/release the clutch pedal 5-6 strokes. Refill the m/c, and repeat. Then tighten the bleeder back up.
My FIRST question, however, would be where did the clutch fluid go?? Any sign of leaks under the car?
My FIRST question, however, would be where did the clutch fluid go?? Any sign of leaks under the car?
11-11-2018, 09:13 AM
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11-11-2018, 09:23 AM
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More information that is great to have.