how do i bleed the clutch?

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Apr 8, 2009 | 12:15 PM

93cz28

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how do i bleed the clutch?

need instructions on how u guys bleed your clutch. without mity vac.

Apr 8, 2009 | 12:45 PM

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need instructions on how u guys bleed your clutch. without mity vac.

Well there is no bleeder valve, so why not get a mighty vac?

Apr 8, 2009 | 01:38 PM

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Clean clutch master cylinder cap area so no dirt can enter the system.

Remove the reservoir cap and diaphragm.

If you are leaving the master cylinder in the car, use a wire or something hung from the LH hood strut bracket down toward the slave cylinder.

Remove the slave cylinder and use the wire you hung to support it.

Go back up top and get hold of the slave cylinder. Press the pushrod in ~20mm (0.787in) and hold it. Keep slave cylinder lower than the master cylinder.

Install diaphragm and reservior cap while holding the pushrod in.

Release pushrod and hold slave cylinder vertically with the pushrod end facing down.

Press pushrod in using short 10mm (0.390in) strokes.

Check the master cylinder for air bubbles and continue until there are none.

Reconnect slave and check reservoir for proper fluid level.

Apr 8, 2009 | 03:59 PM

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if a mighty vac is gonna make things easier id like to know where i could get one

Apr 8, 2009 | 04:10 PM

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if a mighty vac is gonna make things easier id like to know where i could get one

I got mine at Autozone.

Apr 8, 2009 | 04:17 PM

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k thanks jason. i found a good write up that i wanted to share so here it is
http://www.performanceworks1.com/ls1...h_bleeding.htm

Apr 8, 2009 | 04:20 PM

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k thanks jason. i found a good write up that i wanted to share so here it is
http://www.performanceworks1.com/ls1...h_bleeding.htm

Yep, that's how I bleed both of my cars. Works great. You usually have to repeat the process a few times, pumping the pedal vigorously after you remove the nozzle and then reinsert the nozzle and pull a vacuum again.