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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Man that stuff was NASTY. When I swapped the headers, JL-ws6 wrapped the clutch line, Brad had changed the fluid once. I decided it was time again.

Got me some DOT 4 non-syn brake fluid, some towels, coffee can and a turkey baster. I sucked the old fluid out, looked like used motor oil, I had JL pump the clutch I did it like 7 times, on the last time I wiped the resevoir and refiled, no black crap.

The clutch felt better, the pedal was much more stiff.

If you havent done it, I would suggest doing it!!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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you should change your headlight fluid next.I heard they get much brighter!!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Thanks Gary, I had some rotor bushings that needed greasing too. Wanna come help
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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any time! I haven't done mine in a while!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Dialed!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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don't forget to repack those muffler bearings, or else!!!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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Bah, I got self packing muffler bearings, having to repack is sooooo 3 years ago
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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Jealous!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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you're killing me gary........ please stop
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Its ok, its nice to see gary out and about
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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you should also recalibrate the flux capacitor.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:04 AM
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Pfft the flux capacitor options is for Adolence Males ages 16-22 who listen to Fallout Boy.
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Originally Posted by BlackScreaminMachine
Pfft the flux capacitor options is for Adolence Males ages 16-22 who listen to Fallout Boy.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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BS machine..... I'd ask how you knwo that... but I don't know if I want to hear hte answer.
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Two words:

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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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oh jesus I should have known LOL.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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Hey Aaron, small world. Look who came up during my search!

Has anyone tried a high temp gear oil as opposed to brake fluid ?

P.S. Aaron, you should change your undies too
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I had a LAPD clutch speed bleeder put in when I had my new clutch installed, It makes life so much easier when when cleaning clutch fluid especially in a PITA vette clutch system. Your right though BS night and day difference with nice clean fluid in there.
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