96onele

Hey guys....quick question. Is it possible to contaminate the clutch with fluid when bleeding 98 or newer F-body clutch slave cylinder? I tried a search but found nothing. I'm planning on bleeding mine this weekend and am a little concerned. Or, does the fluid just drip out of the bell housing cover or does flow out on outside of the bell housing?

Thanks,
Jim

99Zeeeeeeeeee28

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Not that I'm aware of. There is a little bleeder valve that comes out of the bellhousing so if anything, you'll just get a little bit of fluid on the transmission and bellhousing.

One word of caution though: Hydraulic fluid eats paint so cover up the area around the reservior with a towel.

Matt@SNLPerformance

iTrader: (1)

A remote bleeder line will solve this problem.

SPEC-01

iTrader: (2)

Is it possible? Yes, it is. If fluid gets into the bell during the bleed process then it can and likely will eventually wind up on the clutch disc. As Matt mentioned a remote bleeder will reduce the chances of this happening. Let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks,

96onele

Ok, thanks guys, I figured as much. I'll have to research these remote bleeders and their installation and operation.

Thanks again!
Jim

fd3sls2

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Remote bleeder would solve this---unfortunately--I believe you have to remove the transmission to install the remote bleader---please correct me if im wrong.

DaddySS

I loosened the bleeder, snugged it back, then put a piece of hose on the end so when I opened the bleeder all the fluid was kept out of the bell housing.

96onele

I've thought of doing that....just concerned I wouldn't be able to get it closed enough during the bleeding process thus inducing more air in to the system. Good idea though!

Just the car out Firday night for the 1st time this year, seem to be working well.