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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Default Step by step on flushing/bleeding clutch fluid?

Looking for a step by step so I don't screw it up.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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THIS IS THE METHOD I USE AND IT WORKS FAST, CLEAN, AND I THINK ITS THE EASIEST WAY....YOU CAN BUY THE PUMP ANYWHERE (AUTOZONE, KRAGEN, PEPBOYS) FOR ABOUT 30 BUCKS




http://www.performanceworks1.com/ls1...h_bleeding.htm
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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I just used that method yesterday to bleed my fluid and it worked out pretty well
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Nice to hear it HELP you out...
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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What fluid are you guys using. I just used brake fluid based on the FAQ at the top these section. Was that the wrong thing to do?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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not trying to scare you but three weeks of hell and a 700 shop bill later the mity vac didnt work for me, but gooooood luck...
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www.installuniversity.com

Do it exactly like they do, outside the car on a bench and you will be fine. Dont be scared of it, it does suck but its nothing but time.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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This is Buschman's Clutch Bleed Method.

http://home.comcast.net/~buschman_00...utchbleed.html

The most important first step is too bench bleed the master.

Brand new GM master cylinders come pre bled allready so
bench bleeding is not neccessary.

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