Anyone with information on how to bleed the system pls post. I have replaced every part that pertain to the Clutch.
Clutch impossible to bleed
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Anyone with information on how to bleed the system pls post. I have replaced every part that pertain to the Clutch.
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In order to bleed the clutch line you have to continuously pump the clutch pedal until it firms up. Usually this takes 10-15 full stroke pumps.
Might be helpful to know if this is the V6 or V8 Manual for further troubleshooting or common knowledge of issues specific to the different transmissions.
Per the service manual, you can apply a 15-20psi vacuum to the brake fluid reservoir and hold it for 1min then quickly release the pressure. Check fluid in reservoir to ensure at MAX marking. Then depress and release the clutch pedal 10-12 times. Repeat procedure two additional times or until the pedal feel is consistent and positive at the top of the travel.
Another thing I have done that helps is to get the driver's side wheel up higher than the rest of the car and do the above procedure. Usually was able to do it by driving the front left wheel up on a curb or paved ramp.
Per the service manual, you can apply a 15-20psi vacuum to the brake fluid reservoir and hold it for 1min then quickly release the pressure. Check fluid in reservoir to ensure at MAX marking. Then depress and release the clutch pedal 10-12 times. Repeat procedure two additional times or until the pedal feel is consistent and positive at the top of the travel.
Another thing I have done that helps is to get the driver's side wheel up higher than the rest of the car and do the above procedure. Usually was able to do it by driving the front left wheel up on a curb or paved ramp.
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just wondering -- would a pressure bleeder like Motive help with this?
^ Yes. A clutch bleeder kit that actually puts a vaccum on the system works with just a fee pumps. Been there, done that and it's simple and fast. A little pricey for everything needed but your friends will appreciate you a lot when you let them borrow it for their Hydraulic clutch job.
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Here's basically the procedure I used to prime the slave cylinder before I installed it on the transmission. Once I had it primed, I capped it with the protective cap it shipped with to keep the fluid from leaking out, but you can use any appropriately sized rubber screw cap from a hardware store. I had already capped the clutch line when I disconnected it from the slave cylinder during uninstalling the transmission. Once the trans was back in, I simply uncapped the line and kept my thumb over it and uncapped the slave cylinder and quickly connected the line without much fluid loss. Pumped the clutch pedal a half dozen times and it was good to go.
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