Here's how to bleed the clutch without getting under the car.
#21
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Lake Anna, VA/ Fairmont, WV
Posts: 1,795
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I used a 1" hole saw to drill thru the trans tunnel and it allows easy access to the bleed valve. I can work the pedal with one hand and bleed with the other. Very easy and looks factory with the black rubber plug from Lowes to plug the hole. One of the best mods to date.
#22
TECH Resident
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Newhall, CA
Posts: 782
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Ferocity02
Mity Vac's have a tendency to flip the seals in the master cylinder inside out. It did it to mine, you won't notice it except it will gradually let air into the system over time and your master will be ruined. Don't be a lazy *** and use te bleeder valve.
#23
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Northampton, PA
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think the problem in using the Mighty Vac in regards to the seals , might be due to, to much vacuum when trying to bleed the system. A 10-12 psi vacuum should not hurt the seals.
Some people might have gone over board and applied too much vacuum. Thus damaging the seals.
Some people might have gone over board and applied too much vacuum. Thus damaging the seals.
#24
It is a good write-up regarding the vacuum method. Nevertheless, I'm for the bleeder method. If the seals are marginal, the vacuum method may push them over the cliff. Seals in clutch and brake cylinders can last a long time if the forces are consistent. This vacuum method may, on occassion, result in the need to replace the slave.
BTW, if considering a clutch replacement, I still have some remote bleeder hoses available. Let me know if interested. It is a good idea only if you're in the process of replacing the clutch or trans as that is the only way to install it.
Steve
BTW, if considering a clutch replacement, I still have some remote bleeder hoses available. Let me know if interested. It is a good idea only if you're in the process of replacing the clutch or trans as that is the only way to install it.
Steve
#27
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Northampton, PA
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by anarchy99
This little tool works great for bleeding your M6. A guy in my local f-body club makes them and it makes bleeding everything super easy. It cost him $48.00 to make them and he sells them for $50.00.
#30
TECH Resident
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Newhall, CA
Posts: 782
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by steve-d
It is a good write-up regarding the vacuum method. Nevertheless, I'm for the bleeder method. If the seals are marginal, the vacuum method may push them over the cliff. Seals in clutch and brake cylinders can last a long time if the forces are consistent. This vacuum method may, on occassion, result in the need to replace the slave.
BTW, if considering a clutch replacement, I still have some remote bleeder hoses available. Let me know if interested. It is a good idea only if you're in the process of replacing the clutch or trans as that is the only way to install it.
Steve
BTW, if considering a clutch replacement, I still have some remote bleeder hoses available. Let me know if interested. It is a good idea only if you're in the process of replacing the clutch or trans as that is the only way to install it.
Steve
#31
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
Originally Posted by HavATampa
Been using this same procedure for a for a few years from Buchman's site with no ill effects:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/buschm...utchbleed.html
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/buschm...utchbleed.html
Worked like a champ
#32
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Northampton, PA
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by MetallicaMatt
i was goina do the mity vac method but i just came back from NAPA and it was $80 for the damned thing! No thanks!
#33
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (70)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Texas
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by MetallicaMatt
i was goina do the mity vac method but i just came back from NAPA and it was $80 for the damned thing! No thanks!
I bought a craftsman at sears yesterday for $55. My clutch has been working fine, but tried it anyway. Still pulled a couple of air bubbles out
#36
Launching!
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So, have we concluded this is a bad idea or a good idea?
My master is the OE piece but my slave has only 10k miles on it. With light pressure, like 10 psi or less, seals should be ok... yes? no?
My master is the OE piece but my slave has only 10k miles on it. With light pressure, like 10 psi or less, seals should be ok... yes? no?
#38
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BTR, La
Posts: 1,363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey guys, it's not PSI it's inches of mercury. There's a difference. PSI is a pressure unit, inches of Hg is used to measure vacuum.
Notice it says the units on the vacuum gauge, inches of Hg.
This is a subtle difference, but could be throwing some people off.
Ben T.
Notice it says the units on the vacuum gauge, inches of Hg.
This is a subtle difference, but could be throwing some people off.
Ben T.
#39
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Northampton, PA
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Studytime
Hey guys, it's not PSI it's inches of mercury. There's a difference. PSI is a pressure unit, inches of Hg is used to measure vacuum.
Notice it says the units on the vacuum gauge, inches of Hg.
This is a subtle difference, but could be throwing some people off.
Ben T.
Notice it says the units on the vacuum gauge, inches of Hg.
This is a subtle difference, but could be throwing some people off.
Ben T.
Your right, it's hg NOT psi. I made the correction. Thanks!
#40
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (9)
Originally Posted by Jimmard
I bought steve's bleeder. It is longer than the one pictured up there, but it is nice because I dont have to jack up the car and get underneath it to bleed it. The line goes right up next to my resivoir. So I just have someone work the pedal, while I work the bleeder and the resivoir at the same time. Works great. Well worth the $$$.