How do I do a clutch fluid flush??

[jeff740]

Sounds great...however I will be using a buddy to flush my brakes and clutch. I was wondering if the clutch is flushed in the same manner as the brakes though. Do I depress the clutch then open the bleeder, and then close the bleeder and let go of the clutch and then do I have to pump the clutch again to build up pressure or something. Or is it simply push the clutch to the floor, open the bleeder and it will continue to run until I close the bleeder. I apologize in advance for the questions however im a little bit nervous about introducing air where it shouldnt be or ending up with a spongey clutch or something.

Also, where should I be looking for the clutch bleeder nipple and do I need to be all the way under the car to access it??

Jeff.

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

I rarely find any disagreement with Tool Pants, but in this case, the Clutch Pedal should be fully depressed and held while flushing the Clutch Hydraulics.

Putting pressure behind the Master when connecting the Power Bleeder will cause the Clutch pedal to be moved by this pressure possibly damaging the Clutch Master. Here is a Quote straight from the Dealer Service Manual :

• " Before the system is Filled, or Bled, the Clutch Pedal must be in the " Pedal Fully Depressed" Position.
  IMPORTANT: Because there is no System Pressure, servo kinematic effects will cause the Clutch Pedal to move forward abruptly. In order to avoid damage, the Pedal must be guided manually. "

Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99