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Old May 4, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Ok so i am about to bleed the clutch on my Z28 and i read in the sticky for a sticking clutch pedal write up he said
To bleed the system, you will need a 7/16th” socket, thin-walled, in ¼ drive. It would behoove you to use a few swivels and extensions. I also highly recommend taping the socket to the extension/swivel/etc. If for some reason you drop the socket, it will end up at the bottom of the bellhousing and you will have a hell of a time fishing it out.
So my question is what is a good way to pin the socket on???
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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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I would use some heatshrink tubing, works great, and a razor knife takes it off easily.

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Old May 4, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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I would use some heatshrink tubing, works great, and a razor knife takes it off easily.

Ryan
Great idea!!! lol i am gonna do that right now thanks man
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Good quality duct tape works very well.
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I'm a firm believer of electrical tape myself.
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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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+1 for the elec tape. I also like using it on u-joint extensions so that they're not so wobbly.

And you can also buy locking extensions. I have some that the socket positively will not come off unless you release it.
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Old May 21, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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use an impact extention
they come with pins built in
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