Re-route the clutch bleeder?
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Re: Re-route the clutch bleeder? ('97 C5)
I thought about doing that. It would not be that hard. Just get some SS braided high pressure line threaded in to one end and put a bleed valve on the other end. Not much to it.
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Re: Re-route the clutch bleeder? (C5-VERT)
I thought about doing that. It would not be that hard. Just get some SS braided high pressure line threaded in to one end and put a bleed valve on the other end. Not much to it.
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Re: Re-route the clutch bleeder? (HurricaneZ)
I am about to do mine and have heard that it can get pretty messy so I'll be waiting for a reply. But if you extend the line doesn't it make the area that is being pressurized larger and in doing that the clutch may not operate properly. Just a thought! I am probably all wet.
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Re: Re-route the clutch bleeder? ('97 C5)
Roxana,
There have been several previous threads on the subject of adding a flexible bleeder line to the slave cylinder. I recall that the concensus was that it could be done but only if you had the cylinder removed from the car. There's no room to get at it otherwise. I have wondered whether it might be possible to pull back the carpet and punch a hole in the floorboard to get at the bleeder. I have not heard of this being done, though. If you discover any simpler approach, please share.
Alan :seeya
There have been several previous threads on the subject of adding a flexible bleeder line to the slave cylinder. I recall that the concensus was that it could be done but only if you had the cylinder removed from the car. There's no room to get at it otherwise. I have wondered whether it might be possible to pull back the carpet and punch a hole in the floorboard to get at the bleeder. I have not heard of this being done, though. If you discover any simpler approach, please share.
Alan :seeya
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Re: Re-route the clutch bleeder? (alc2001)
I know it can definately be done. The bleed bold just threads into the slave now. I pulled it apart and it would not be hard to do. Adding the length of SS braided line would not effect the clutch play at all.
