1bad420a
01-09-2004, 11:09 PM
- In order to make the clutch engagement nice and smooth for the majority of people, the DSM engineers put a small restrictor plate in the clutch hydraulic line. For increased performance, this restrictor can be easily removed. When this has been done, the clutch will engage quicker, resulting in faster shifts. It also gives better 'feel', allowing the friction point to be more easily managed.
Tools:
- 14mm wrench (smallest one you can find)
- 10mm wrench
- Brake fluid Dot 3 or 4
- Bleeder Kit(5$)
- Flathead screwdriver(not necessary)
- Small catch can
- Magnet rod (can be a screwdriver with a magnet attached to the shaft)
- And a buddy(free)
Procedure:
1. Clean off clutch fluid resivor cap and remove it
2. Raise up the front of the car. Properly support the car with jackstands or ramps.
4. Wipe off the bleeder screw and banjo bolt.
5. Remove the rubber cap from the bleeder screw and store in safe place. Best bet with this is to remove it with a flat head screwdriver.
6. Now with the 10mm wrench go ahead and loosen the bleeder screw and have your buddy sit in the car and when you see it to start draining out rapidly, move a bit and tell your buddy to pump on the clutch to get out all the clutch fluid. Once that is done wipe off the bleeder screw with a clean rag.
7. Start loosening the banjo screw. This part is a little tough if your 14mm wrench is particularly long (the bigger the wrench the smaller the turns your going to have to make). As you are loosening it you
are going to notice a couple of washers. KEEP THESE!
8. You will now notice the line has come loose. Move the slave line out of the way and inside you will see the restrictor. It is a small piece of metal with a tiny hole in the middle, which is where the clutch fluid goes through. Put the magnetic tool on top of the restrictor and jiggle it back and forth gently until it comes out. The magnet will want to stick to everything so do your best.
9. Once you have it out, put it in a safe spot just incase you want it back one day.
10. Replace the washers and banjo bolt.
11. Now go ahead and bleed your clutch and you're all set! If you don't know how to bleed your clutch, get a Factory or Chiltons manual. A Mityvac is a great tool to have that allows you to do everything by yourself (good for bleeding brakes too).
Notes: your clutch may feel like it has a little play in it but it will tighten up after a 5 minute drive. Also, your shifter may seem a little tight at first but it will get better within 30 seconds or so.
firedevil1
Tools:
- 14mm wrench (smallest one you can find)
- 10mm wrench
- Brake fluid Dot 3 or 4
- Bleeder Kit(5$)
- Flathead screwdriver(not necessary)
- Small catch can
- Magnet rod (can be a screwdriver with a magnet attached to the shaft)
- And a buddy(free)
Procedure:
1. Clean off clutch fluid resivor cap and remove it
2. Raise up the front of the car. Properly support the car with jackstands or ramps.
4. Wipe off the bleeder screw and banjo bolt.
5. Remove the rubber cap from the bleeder screw and store in safe place. Best bet with this is to remove it with a flat head screwdriver.
6. Now with the 10mm wrench go ahead and loosen the bleeder screw and have your buddy sit in the car and when you see it to start draining out rapidly, move a bit and tell your buddy to pump on the clutch to get out all the clutch fluid. Once that is done wipe off the bleeder screw with a clean rag.
7. Start loosening the banjo screw. This part is a little tough if your 14mm wrench is particularly long (the bigger the wrench the smaller the turns your going to have to make). As you are loosening it you
are going to notice a couple of washers. KEEP THESE!
8. You will now notice the line has come loose. Move the slave line out of the way and inside you will see the restrictor. It is a small piece of metal with a tiny hole in the middle, which is where the clutch fluid goes through. Put the magnetic tool on top of the restrictor and jiggle it back and forth gently until it comes out. The magnet will want to stick to everything so do your best.
9. Once you have it out, put it in a safe spot just incase you want it back one day.
10. Replace the washers and banjo bolt.
11. Now go ahead and bleed your clutch and you're all set! If you don't know how to bleed your clutch, get a Factory or Chiltons manual. A Mityvac is a great tool to have that allows you to do everything by yourself (good for bleeding brakes too).
Notes: your clutch may feel like it has a little play in it but it will tighten up after a 5 minute drive. Also, your shifter may seem a little tight at first but it will get better within 30 seconds or so.
firedevil1