quadracr Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Took off this morning and the clutch felt funny. Engaging at different points. didn't really notice a pattern or anything. On the way home, same thing. However I started playing with it on the 101. I found out that when I pushed it in gradually it would go to the floor with no effect on the clutch. When I pushed it in hard the clutch would disengage.When I got home I checked the fluid level and it was way down, but there was still some in the master cylinder. I think the master cylinder is bad, I'm going to try and bleed it Saturday morning. I'm not too hopefull. Do they have these things at AutoZone and are they any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICULUKN Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 This is a common problem with the c5You have boiled the fluid (I am sure your fluid is black as night) and it has lost its viscosity.... this is the fix.1. change your slave cylinder with a z06's and do the 'drill mod'* the drill mod is enlarging the opening to the slave allowing more fluid to pass. With more fluid passing, it will not heat up as much due to friction2. remove the spring from your clutch pedal. There is a 'helper' spring on your clutch pedal to help 'girly men and women' drive the car.3. replace fluid with hi-temp MOTUL fluid. This will prevent boiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chad@AZPS Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Also recommend wrapping the line with some sort of heat wrap to keep exhaust heat from the manifolds out of the clutch line.Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Go to your friendly local stealership and get some GM Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM P/N: 12345347, $8.00 for a pint bottle) and start by changing your clutch fluid. It's probably black and should be almost clear. Don't use Dot 4 or Prestone synthetic - trust me - buy the GM stuff.Use a turkey baster and suck the old stuff out, and fill to the line inside the cup with fresh fluid. Don't get any on your paint! After changing the fluid, get in and pump the pedal a dozen or so times and then check to see if it's changed color again. If it has, (which it probably will considering the problem you're having) change it again and repeat that proceedure until it's clear. Then check it every week or so for discloration and change it as soon as you notice any discoloration. I do this regularly myself. This will keep your clutch from sticking and prolong it's life. It only takes a few minutes and a few bucks and is cheap insurance for your clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sffiredude Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Man you guys are awesome, what great desciptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Man you guys are awesome, what great desciptions. But unfortunately, Tracy has a C4! Looks like he was gonna give it try: Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadracr Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Man you guys are awesome, what great desciptions. But unfortunately, Tracy has a C4! Looks like he was gonna give it try: Thread Thanks Mo for settin' them straight :D However when I step up to the C5 I will be doing all of these things. Between you and my neighbor with the C5 droptop, I'm thinking that'll be my next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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