Clutch reservoir mod after 3K miles!!

[cornerspeed92]

Originally Posted by CHMSC

After about 1000 miles

Hi Doug,clean that

[CHMSC]

Originally Posted by Fraxum

I have this mod, but have not installed it yet. Not sure how clutch dust can get in the fluid. Discoloration from heat over time maybe? I bought this mod because if you hot lap your LS3 at the drag strip you can experience the clutch sticking to the floor. Some have claimed this mod will resolve that problem.

I did experience this a couple of times in my '11 SS. But not yet on the 1LE, even though last night I must have made 20 runs. My 1LE has only has 2,000 miles on it, my '11 SS had 24,000 including a very lengthy track day. So it could be that this effect happens as the fluid ages under heavy use. So if this mod makes is easier to change the clutch fluid then it is worth while. Of course heavy use of the brakes would add the same requirement for the brake fluid.

I think if you do not track your 1LE at all, the mod may be just for peace of mind. If you do, at least it makes changing the clutch fluid easier and might give you a little more life out of your brake fluid.

This mod belongs with the Ported TB, the TB Wedge, and the fuse pull. Cheap mods that might do some good, but can't hurt.

I had my clutch sticking mid way or on the floor and the dreaded second gear grind. I put in the remote res, tick high flow clutch line and ideal garage master cylinder. I now have no problems at all. I road race my car so I am not easy on it and it has not given me any trouble after these mods.

Not sure if it makes it any easier to bleed the clutch but it does prevent the brake fluid from getting dirty and it will save the brake seals and abs stuff in the long run.

[CHMSC]

Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

Hi Doug,clean that

Haha I did Mark! I change it with every oil change. Need to do the tick remote clutch bleeder line now though. It's a PITA to bleed it.

[cornerspeed92]

Is that that thing that can be installed but only after dropping the tranny?

[CHMSC]

Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

Is that that thing that can be installed but only after dropping the tranny?

yup, only reason I haven't done it yet.

[flyinlow]

I've been riding sport bikes for 30 years and clutch fluid gets dark on them too, but its from heat, not from dust contamination. I have never changed the fluids on the bikes other than the normal maintenance intervals. I have friends who constantly change theirs as soon as they see it starting to darken. Never had any issues on my bikes with the clutch sticking. I've had Ducati's, KTM's, Aprilias, Honda's and Yamaha's and never had an issue.

From everyone I've talked to and the research I've done, it turns dark from moisture absorption (although this takes a long time) but with the clutch its the more frequent actuation and heat that makes it go dark so quickly. If it was clutch dust you would also be leaking fluid.

[flyinlow]

Found a good article on the Corvette forum on how the fluid might be getting fouled with clutch dust

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-and-cure.html

[cornerspeed92]

Good pull flyinlow,this is what started the whole issue.

[Deebo]

...my very first 1LE mod. Then the catch can, then...

[CHMSC]

Originally Posted by flyinlow

Found a good article on the Corvette forum on how the fluid might be getting fouled with clutch dust

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-and-cure.html

Yes it's clutch dust, dirt and dust that is causing the issue. A slight amount gets by the seals especially when driven hard. Frequent fluid change is needed to keep the seals in good condition and reduce the amount of dust that gets by for your system to operate properly.

[CrystalRedTintcoat]

I change mine every month. Some folks do this every fuel up.

[willc1980]

Originally Posted by CHMSC

I had my clutch sticking mid way or on the floor and the dreaded second gear grind. I put in the remote res, tick high flow clutch line and ideal garage master cylinder. I now have no problems at all. I road race my car so I am not easy on it and it has not given me any trouble after these mods.

Not sure if it makes it any easier to bleed the clutch but it does prevent the brake fluid from getting dirty and it will save the brake seals and abs stuff in the long run.

how big of a pain was the master cylinder install

[Fraxum]

Originally Posted by CHMSC

I had my clutch sticking mid way or on the floor and the dreaded second gear grind. I put in the remote res, tick high flow clutch line and ideal garage master cylinder. I now have no problems at all. I road race my car so I am not easy on it and it has not given me any trouble after these mods.

Not sure if it makes it any easier to bleed the clutch but it does prevent the brake fluid from getting dirty and it will save the brake seals and abs stuff in the long run.

Thanks! I had not found the tick line and the ideal cylinder info before. Good reading. They both look like must do mods for hard driving. And in later yet in later posts another mod for easier clutch bleeding. Might as well do that when I replace the clutch. Will the mods ever end?

The only thing I could find before about the shifting problems was whining and the idea of solving the problem by changing the trans oil with Royal Purple. Is the Royal Purple swap another urban legend? Confession: I have some on my garage shelf.

Besides the clutch not sticking I have not had transmission problems with my 1LE yet other than a missed shift or two. Maybe because I only have 2,000 miles on the 1LE.

And on another shifting topic are all you tracky guys happy with the stock shifter? It feels better that the stock SS or the Hurst, but the throws are long. I have a Barton I took off my '11 still in the box. It's still there because it is a PIA to install without lowering the trans and I am not sure the very nice 1LE shift ball will fit the Barton stock adapter. I should ask him.

Am I jacking the thread?

[strych9]

Here you go. 8k miles, virgin fluid. Hard use. No need for mod, IMHO.

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