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Originally Posted by MetallicaMatt
Where is the bleeder valve for the clutch?
I'm used to my FBody, and have installed a remote bleeder, so I just use that to flush out my lines, is it possible to do something like that?
- Corvette Newbie
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Bleed valve is not easy to access without dropping the exhaust and tunnel cover. here are two pictures of a C5. C6 is very similar.
From my files:
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Bleeding a Clutch Via an Installed Remote Bleeder
Courtesy of “wrencher,” a moderator on LS1Tech.com and a GM Tech by profession
A remote bleeder and Mity-Vac are absolutely essential to making the procedure a one-man operation.
Connect a Mity-Vac to the outlet on the remote bleeder. To ensure a tight seal, apply a little “sil-glide” to the threads on the bleeder
Then drain the reservoir with a syringe. Refill with clean fluid.
Then proceed to pull a vacuum & pull the fluid in normal flow direction w/ the Mity-Vac brake fluid bleeding attachment.
Keep doing it till the fluid comes out clean. Make sure you keep the reservoir at the proper level throughout.
I usually keep an eye on the fluid color & flush by the look of it.
I drag race my car a lot. I flush before and after every track visit.
When I don’t, the pedal changes & I know it's flush time.
I do a fluid change & all is well again.
By following this routine, I’ve kept my master cylinder working correctly for 3-4 years now. Close Quote
I put a remote bleeder on my cars...for the flexibilty of the next owner. For me, swaps via the reservoir are more effective and simpler.
The two openings in the clutch actuator (slave) are less than two inches apart. That causes shallow flow during remote bleeding and won't rid the actuator of accumulated crud (clutch dust). That's a central purpose of the full and aggressive pedal pumps in my protocol, to bring the actuator and master crud into suspension and allow the particulate to be evacuated.
But that is the procedure for remote bleeding if you decide it's best for you.
Ranger