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ball-park how long to bleed clutch (there's no air, just freshening fluid)

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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Default ball-park how long to bleed clutch (there's no air, just freshening fluid)

'95 DX D15B7

Just want to get a very rough idea of how long to gravity bleed. I have only previously dealt with post-master cylinder bleeds which are a pita and can take forever due to the air in the system.

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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Default Re: ball-park how long to bleed clutch (there's no air, just freshening fluid)

till the fluid is clean, then your done. Just like a MC.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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Timeframe?
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Default Re: ball-park how long to bleed clutch (there's no air, just freshening fluid)

10 minutes? Just get out there and start pumping.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Default Re: ball-park how long to bleed clutch (there's no air, just freshening fluid)

with certain cars I've had to top off the canister because of air pockets itself in there.
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Default Re: ball-park how long to bleed clutch (there's no air, just freshening fluid)

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Timeframe?
As long as it took to start this thread and post a reply. Do not let the fluid run dry while bleeding though. Goes quicker with a helper.
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Default Re: ball-park how long to bleed clutch (there's no air, just freshening fluid)

Yep, keep that container topped with fluid - nice to have a helper to do this. Goes down faster than you'd think. Run it 'til the fluid is clean and clear ... ie., this is the new stuff you're putting in.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Default Re: ball-park how long to bleed clutch (there's no air, just freshening fluid)

Yup, took 20-30 minutes all told. I use a tube with a one-way valve, so I think a little less comes out than just a straight tube. Plus it was really dirty so I purged it really well. Thanks!
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