dwkt

I want to bleed my clutch but cant unscrew the bleeder screw. tried pretty hard to get it off, dont want to go too hard in case I snap it off. I sprayed it with lots of WD-40 but the thing wont budge. any advice on how to loosen the thing?

Dc4LsTeG

iTrader: (7)

Maybe put some heat to it and pb blaster

94EG8

Heat it up and then spray a little cold water on it. If you really can't get it out you can try bleeding it at the line, or just replace the slave cylinder, that really don't cost that much.

Also, WD-40 doesn't work all that well as a penetrant, PB blaster or liquid wrench works far better.

Former User

What's wrong with the clutch that made you want to bleed the system?

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Clamp some vice grips down hard on it but if you have to do that you might as well get a whole new one.

dwkt

the pedal is pretty high when the clutch starts to grab. its not too bad but I've read bleeding the system can make the clutch pop like new again.

Former User

You generally deal with this issue by adjusting the clutch pedal height.

dwkt

I was told you cant adjust the clutch pedals on hondas :S

but I want to leave the pedal alone because I plan on replacing the clutch in about a years time

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

You were told wrong.

94EG8

It can help when the clutch is engaging on the floor (and generally it's just a temporary fix for a leaking master or slave cylinder) If it's releasing high it generally means the clutch is worn, it's fine as long as the clutch isn't slipping.

Be really careful with this, as long as you follow that procedure you'll be fine. DO NOT just try moving the pushrod around till you get it where you want, set the freeplay and disengagment height, wherever the engagement point ends up is where it's supposed to be, just putting it where you want can cause clutch release issue, premature release beaing failure, and slipping.

Former User

This^ is a very important point. Always follow instructions found in the service manual.

dwkt

I've decided I'm not going to touch the pedal. But does anyone have a link to a DIY: Bleeding the Clutch?

Former User

You have no symptoms that would warrant bleeding, so why do it?

dwkt

thanks ron