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Clutch bleeding question

Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Anybody know how to bleed the clutch system. The fluid in the resivoir looks pretty dark and I was wanting to bleed the system. I jacked the car up to take a look and couldn't see a bleder valve. it looks like the steel line just runs directly into the bellhousing. Am I missing something??
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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Looking in the service manual you need to remove the cats and the tunnel plate cover to gain access to the bleeder valve.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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Thanks. If I decide to do it, it'll be a good excuse to go back with an Abs of Steel plate.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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If it's just the color of the fluid that bothers you do a "turkey baster" fluid change. Get a 12 oz. can of DOT3 & 4 brake fluid from the parts store, use the baster to remove the fluid from the brake and clutch master cylinders then refill the master cylinders with the new fluid. 12oz. will be enough to refill both master cylinders.

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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Thanks, that's what I think I'll do.
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