Changed clutch fluid - did I screw something up?
08-19-2012, 09:17 PM
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Changed clutch fluid - did I screw something up?
I changed my clutch fluid today (2003 Z06) using the Ranger method with no problems. My fluid has never been changed before, so it took 6 or 7 flushes as per the method before my clutch fluid looked clean. I went for a drive and checked it again, and decided to do one more flush to get rid of a little dirt that appeared after the drive. However, this time I forgot to put the clutch fluid reservoir cap back on before I started pumping the clutch pedal. Did I screw something up like maybe put air in the line? It seemed to drive OK when I tested it.
08-19-2012, 09:39 PM
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I changed my clutch fluid today (2003 Z06) using the Ranger method with no problems. My fluid has never been changed before, so it took 6 or 7 flushes as per the method before my clutch fluid looked clean. I went for a drive and checked it again, and decided to do one more flush to get rid of a little dirt that appeared after the drive. However, this time I forgot to put the clutch fluid reservoir cap back on before I started pumping the clutch pedal. Did I screw something up like maybe put air in the line? It seemed to drive OK when I tested it.
08-19-2012, 09:48 PM
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No...just make SURE you got the fluid that spilled off ANY surface that could have gotten on. The fluid WILL eat any paint you have on there. Now..as far as the cap off, NO that would not have hurt you UNLESS you sloshed ALL the fluid out and the hose at the bottom was able to suck air. IF there was NO fluid in the bottom of the res then yes..bleed her again. IF there was fluid, and the clutch feels fine, go with it and learn your lesson. Good luck!