if you do not drag race and speed shift this does not apply to your corvette. it has to do with a slow release of the slave cylinder under speed shifting conditions.
It is my understanding the line restriction applies to a 6 speed vettes since '97. It will result in a pedal with is lazy in returning from the floor on hard up or down shifts. The line can be drilled and there is an aftermarket line available. DRM told me they have had good luck avoiding the sticky pedal with frequent changes of the clutch fluid in the resevoir and leaving the fluid level about a 1/4" below the full line so the fluid has somewhere to go. :cheers:
Hmmmmmmm???????
c4c5, said this is NOT the problem...........
What ya' say Paul?.....
It is much more complex than just the restriction....and the General IS working on the fix.......uh huh..........
I replace the fluid about once a month.........keep it clear, and I don't think you will have an issue.........
outlw,
go to an auto parts store, and get a battery hydro bulb....without the readings, or a turkey bulb baster.....
Suck the old fluid out, and wipe out the resevior, and then refill with new fluid..........
DO NOT allow this to get on your paint........it will ruin the finish.
Use GM fluid, or Valvoline Syntec.....a Dot 4 rated fluid.....
Be sure to get a fluid suitable for Hydraulic clutches...........
Will the fluid look brown like hot brake fluid?? And can ya sneek the turkey baster back into the kitchen without the MRS finding out??? She did find out I used the dishwasher for a parts washer when restoring the '63! :roll:
RF,
When the fluid darkens, go for it........and PLEASE........DO NOT use the wifie poo's Turkey baster.......that is unless you have a LITERAL death [email protected] Thanksgiving.............the crap is XXX POISON......
Don't be a tightwad, spend that $4.00...........
I was changing my fluid every week. Didn't matter, the clutch pedal stuck to the floor (started when racing down a straight line and shifting hard for some reason :-? ), almost went through my garage door when I couldn't get it out of first and pedal was stuck to the floor. Had the clutch replaced, dealer said plate was burnt. Haven't been down that straight line lately (doing corners now ), clutch is acting fine!
Sounds like this strait line stuff is bad for your car's health...
I will look for a garage sale and pick up a USED turkey baster :lol: and spare a fiasco on Turkey day! I think ambulances charge more on a holiday too!
Guess my "slow" 1800rpm launches will have to do at the drags to preserve MY garage wall...havent had a prob yet the few times I have done that.
Lets do a rain dance now for clear skies at POCONO tomorrow--lots of turns and SPEEEEEEEED!
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