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Old Jul 11, 2001 | 02:10 PM
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Clutch pedal very heavy after new clutch installed

Can the clutch be bled If so? how !
The clutch was heavy to begin with, but my buddy Tas clutch is smooth as silk.
Checked with the dealer an new one is about 260.00 cdn whoraaa

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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 11:52 PM
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Car: 87 GTA
Engine: 355 Chevy
Transmission: T-56
t-56 or t-5??? i know the t-56 is a gravity bled method. not sure on t-5.
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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 01:06 AM
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Yes the T-5 can be bled. It takes a 5/16 allen wrench.
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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 11:08 AM
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What is the correct procedure to bleed it. There seems to be different variations on the process!
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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 11:37 AM
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tell ya what works for me (same as brakes)

open the bleeder
have someone push the pedal down and hold it
close the bleeder
let up on the pedal
rinse and repeat (a little shampoo humor there)

The bleeder is a pain to find, gotta do it by feel. it's recessed in to the plastic slave cylinder housing near where the hose comes into it I think.
Seems when you open it and have someone push down, the fluid squirts right onto the oil filter

hth
Clem

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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 12:01 PM
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Thanks Clem!
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