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Old 10-07-2010, 08:41 PM
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I'm new to ls1tech and recently bought a 99 z28 m6, I love camaros but i really dislike my car right now! Anyway, I bought the car from some guy 6 hours away, drove it home and 2 days later my clutch wouldn't disengage! I'm pretty sure it's the slave cylider (I read the sticky) but the problem is I have no tools and need to take the car from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield, Ca where I can take the tranny apart. Is there anyone in the Santa Barbara area that might be able to help me bleed the system so I can drive the car to Bakersfield as opposed to towing it or getting my arm cut off by a mechanic? I have read the stickies but the problem is that I have no tools! My car is parked on the street and would really appreciate any help. Thanks!
Old 10-07-2010, 08:48 PM
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welcome to the world of owning an Fbody,im sorry you are having trouble with your car but i hope you get it fixed so you can have the JOY of having an Fbody brings
Old 10-07-2010, 08:49 PM
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Honestly, your best bet is a trailer. Bleeding it only does so much. My slave got stuck out of gear driving to the shop with the parts in the car.
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your slave cylinder is probably shot from lack of proper bleeding.try bleeding it ,or rent a trailer.fluilds don't last forever.
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My original plan was to tow it but after i read the stickies I was hoping I had some hope of saving some cash on the tow. But I guess I'll be towing it this weekend. Thanks for the advice guys, saved me from getting stranded on the road.
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just get the trailer prolly your best option
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Hey buddie sorry I cant helf but just wait till that 10 bolt breaks start saving now...lol




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