Contaminating Clutch When Bleeding?

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May 26, 2010 | 09:02 PM

96onele

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Contaminating Clutch When Bleeding?

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?

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Jim

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May 26, 2010 | 09:07 PM

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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.

May 27, 2010 | 02:36 PM

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A remote bleeder line will solve this problem.

May 27, 2010 | 03:00 PM

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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,

May 27, 2010 | 10:15 PM

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

Thanks again!
Jim

May 27, 2010 | 11:15 PM

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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.

May 29, 2010 | 09:53 PM

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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.