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Author Topic: Howto bleed the clutch hydralics? Sweden SS 1st Gear Member # 1747 posted                       I asked the same thing on the SLP forum but to no avail. Can anyone in here help me out? I want to bleed the clutch system but I can't figure out how to do it. I can't find the bleeder valve The only thing I've managed to find is the hose coming from the master cylinder... atleast that's what I think it is. It's on the drivers side of the car in front of the transmission, it's steel braided and there is a white plastic ring on the end of it. Shouldn't the bleeder valve be located somewhere near that hose? Where is the little bugger? One more thing. How much fluid does it take to flush the whole system? -------------------- 1999 Camaro SS CCS #348 (www.CamaroClubSweden.com) SSOA #M99-0112 (www.CamaroSSOA.org) Posts: 154 | From: SWEDEN | Registered: Nov 2002  |  IP: Logged Steve da Wrench 3rd Gear Member # 1301 posted                       The bleeder valve is actually sticking out of the bellhousing. If you look where the clutch line goes into the bellhousing, you will see the long clutch bleeder screw sticking out of there as well. As far as the amount, a pint or two should be PLENTY to flush/bleed it out! Posts: 1443 | From: Lake Oswego, Oregon | Registered: Dec 2001  |  IP: Logged Sweden SS 1st Gear Member # 1747 posted                       Thanks for your reply! I must be blind or something but I swear I did not see it. I'll look harder the next time Posts: 154 | From: SWEDEN | Registered: Nov 2002  |  IP: Logged M3EATER 1st Gear Member # 1731 posted                       Yer not blind..... you can't see it. It doesn't stick out. It's above the hose connection & it is flush with the outside of the bellhousing. The best I've figured out is to use a 1/4" drive socket & ratchet (it's either 11mm or 12mm .. can't remember)... slide it up there & loosen the bleeder. Use a 2 or 3 foot length of clear vinyl hose 1/2" in diameter (3/8 is a tighter fit but you can't get it on due to the space limitations ...... if you can find 7/16" that may work). Slide the hose over the bleeder. You can't really use a vacuum gun because the hose does not fit very tight over the bleeder. You could pump the pedal, but if you do this, you really should open & close the bleeder each time. If you use pressure..... BE VERY CAREFULL. Too much pressure & you will spray brake fluid from the threads of the bleeder, all over the clutch....ask me how I know this..... Here's a pic of the bleeder... Gordon www.provenperformanceconcepts.com -------------------- Gordon Arnold, Proven Performance Concepts, New Hampshire, 2000 WS6 T/A, A4 converted to M6, PPC Long Tube Headers, Minor Engine Bolt-ons, lots of suspension & brakes mods, PPC Test Vehicle, Hobby Road Racer & Daily Driver. Posts: 120 | From: New Hampshire | Registered: Nov 2002  |  IP: Logged Sweden SS 1st Gear Member # 1747 posted                       Thank you, thank you, thank you! There's no way I can miss it now Posts: 154 | From: SWEDEN | Registered: Nov 2002  |  IP: Logged

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