calgary_z28

I've been trying the ranger clutch care method and I
haven't had much luck. I've ran about 1.5 L of dot4
through my clutch master cylinder reservoir. I'm able
to get the fluid clear.

The fluid stays clear briefly. And I mean, VERY briefly!
I tried it again today, ran about ~10 cycles through.
I went for a 8 km trip to the grocery store driving
very conservatively (no high rpm/wot shifting!) and
I decided to pop the hood when I got back to my
garage.

To my disappointment, the clutch fluid is black already!
What is causing this and what do I need to do to fix this?
Easy/cheap things to try would be appreciated. The shifting
has also gotten pretty stiff and it doesn't always go all the way
into gear esp. with 3rd and 4th without a bit of a fight.

I've taken it to the local Chevy dealer, and they are being clueless
about it claiming it "shifts fine, 3 different mechanics drove it"
So frustrating when you take your car in , leave it there all day they
fix nothing and then charge you for it!!

Any help is appreciated!!

01_SuperSlow

iTrader: (7)

The only way you're going to get all the black fluid out is with a pressure bleeder or with a remote bleeder line and a helper.

dailydriver

Yes, the main reason Ranger used that method was because he was going for e.t./speed 1/4 mile records while being able to claim a BONE STOCK, completely un-modified/un-touched C6 Z06!!

I can almost guarantee you that once he has to replace the clutch in that car, he will install a remote speed bleeder on the slave cylinder, even if he still puts in an OEM/GM LS7 clutch setup once again.

Fosnot

iTrader: (15)

Bleed/flush the clutch system, if it keeps coming up black that quickly (other guys can chime in here) wouldn't that indicate the master or slave cylinder is faulty?

Detoxx03

iTrader: (14)

I use that method often and it works. It's not the best solution cause a remote bleeder would cure the issue but it works. Once I swap clutches i'll be adding a remote bleeder but for times when I can't bleed it i'll still use the method.

paradigmGT

I am having the same problem as the original poster.

Is the only remote bleeder the tick one? Or are there others? I tried bleeding it from the bleeder valve on the transmission, but it is way too hard to get to.

mpe331lx

iTrader: (5)

Is there any braided lines in an LS cutch setup? There is a good chance the rubber hose/liner inside the braided line is breaking down. You can flush and flush, but if the line is breaking down, it will continue to contaminate the system.

Put a new line on it, then flush.