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Old 10-15-2011, 06:22 pm   #1
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Before I crawl under the car, does anybody know what size wrench in needed for bleeding the clutch (I confess I didn't take notes last time).
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Before I crawl under the car, does anybody know what size wrench in needed for bleeding the clutch (I confess I didn't take notes last time).


If memory serves me correctly, it is a 11mm.
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Before I crawl under the car, does anybody know what size wrench in needed for bleeding the clutch (I confess I didn't take notes last time).
If it's a C5Z (as you user name implies) I don't believe you can (easily) get to it, like a C4.

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You gotta drop the exhaust. I can even see the bleeder on mine.

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Yeah, thanks, I know. Not looking forward to it.
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You can install a remote bleeder kit, if you feel you need to bleed the clutch a lot.

Never needed to bleed mine, so far.

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I've heard it's really hard to install these with the drivetrain installed.
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I've heard it's really hard to install these with the drivetrain installed.
That could be true.
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Turns out you CAN see the bleeder valve from a vantage point a bit aft looking forward, using a light source like a flashlight, but once your hand goes up in there, it blocks the view.
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