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camguynj · 10-07-2023, 06:28 AM

Does anyone know for certain if the Ranger flush method flushes all the way to the slave or only to the master?

acammer · 10-07-2023, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Does anyone know for certain if the Ranger flush method flushes all the way to the slave or only to the master?

I don't recall the Ranger flush method - wasn't that to just pull fluid from the reservoir and refill with fresh, and repeat until you stop seeing contamination?

If so, I think you get a limited amount of flush on the system as a whole. Definitely better than nothing, but I think using a remote bleeder is the way to go, because you draw off fluid at the "end of the line" while continuously adding fresh fluid from the other end, so you can get a more complete flush.

camguynj · 10-07-2023, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by acammer

I don't recall the Ranger flush method - wasn't that to just pull fluid from the reservoir and refill with fresh, and repeat until you stop seeing contamination?

If so, I think you get a limited amount of flush on the system as a whole. Definitely better than nothing, but I think using a remote bleeder is the way to go, because you draw off fluid at the "end of the line" while continuously adding fresh fluid from the other end, so you can get a more complete flush.

Yes that is the method I was referring to. Your assessment supports everything I’ve read about this inability of this method to flush/clean much fluid from the system beyond the master.

If it wasn’t so dam difficult to get to the bleeder I would add a remote bleeder which I will do when the time comes that I have to because of pedal problems or to replace the clutch. Until then I’ll continue to use the Ranger method via my remote reservoir even if only cleans a portion of the system’s fluid which I guess is better than never introducing any clean fluid into the system.

RupertPupkin · 10-07-2023, 08:45 PM

I do this on my C6Z. Unfortunately it's not full proof. My master and slave took a dump @ 38k miles (bought it with 28k miles). It helps alleviate any future issues, but as I mentioned not full proof. Luckily for me, I ended up getting my money back from GM since they had a TSB after the fact.

What acammer said... install a remote bleeder.Helps a lot, and it'll make sure the whole system is "clean"

ariZona28 · 10-08-2023, 01:46 AM

I'm wondering if this improved version would work on our Gen 5s.

Note: Maybe one of you tech savvy guys can download the link.

RupertPupkin · 10-08-2023, 08:24 AM

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...er-method.html

I guess if there's no remote bleeder, this is a good option.

CamaroCracka · 10-08-2023, 07:13 PM

better off jacking the front end up, crawling under there and letting the bled fluid run down your armpit. Remote bleeder is well worth it if you are pulling the trans.

Joe.G · 10-08-2023, 08:42 PM

Is it possible to install the remote bleed with trans in the car? I have one sitting on the shelf. Maybe using a inspection camera or something to see what you are doing.

Can you use the factory bleeder with trans in the car? I know it is tight.

camguynj · 10-09-2023, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Is it possible to install the remote bleed with trans in the car? I have one sitting on the shelf. Maybe using a inspection camera or something to see what you are doing.

Can you use the factory bleeder with trans in the car? I know it is tight.

Check this thread out https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337717

acammer · 10-09-2023, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Check this thread out https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337717

That's a good thread on doing the remote bleeder with the trans still installed. Pretty tricky operation - but I have heard of a few customers getting it done that way. In terms of really servicing the clutch fluid, it's definitely the way to go.

CamaroCracka · 10-09-2023, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Check this thread out https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337717

God Bless Geoff. I don't have the patience for that. That hole is in a pretty tight area. Now that scopes are pretty cheap, one of those might make it a bit easier so you can see what you are doing.

Joe.G · 10-09-2023, 06:52 PM

Reading that thread it doesn't appear to be to bad of a job in the car.

hoian · 10-10-2023, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Check this thread out https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337717

Hmm... Seems quite complicated. I don't think I have what it takes to follow the instructions here.

connections game

camguynj · 10-10-2023, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hoian

Hmm... Seems quite complicated. I don't think I have what it takes to follow the instructions here.

If I had a way of getting my car high enough off the ground I might try it, BUT I’d be worried that because you’re screwing the bottom of the bleeder into the slave blindly and just by feel that you may think you have a good connection when in reality you stripped the connection threads

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CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,741	better off jacking the front end up, crawling under there and letting the bled fluid run down your armpit. Remote bleeder is well worth it if you are pulling the trans. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

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Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,265	Is it possible to install the remote bleed with trans in the car? I have one sitting on the shelf. Maybe using a inspection camera or something to see what you are doing. Can you use the factory bleeder with trans in the car? I know it is tight. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

10-09-2023, 06:52 PM	#12
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,265	Reading that thread it doesn't appear to be to bad of a job in the car. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.