clutch fluid types

[zimmy]

it has been brought to my attention
that the DOT 5 fluid could be causing
problems and that DOT 3/4 is a better
fluid for the cylinder seals etc...

any comments? ....ziimmmy

 

[texas_bugeye]

As long as you dont mix the different types and For me stick with the type that hit the seals when installed. I dont see and have never experenced any problems related to fulid causing cylinder seal failure.

What is the problem that DOT 5 is possibly causing?

Heres a tip I got from my father inlaw many years ago.
we was a A-P master Mech for Eastern airlines. They would soak the cylinder seals in a warm bath of fluid prior to installation and install them wettted. Apperently it allowed air to not "Stick" to surfaces and help in bleeding systems. I Have used this method many times and It must work or Im and expert at bleeding. I will claim the former.Think about it and that little cylinder has a ton of surface area. Moving a really small amout of fluid.

 

[zimmy]

soaking sounds like a good idea.......z

 

[Ed Kaler]

Soaking IS almost mandatory, Zimmy!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]it has been brought to my attention
that the DOT 5 fluid could be causing
problems and that DOT 3/4 is a better
fluid for the cylinder seals etc...[/QUOTE]
Yep, sure can. Sell more parts that way even AFTER I tell customer NOT to use 5!!

Castrol GT/LMA is the ONLY thing I have used in decades!! And I will NOT do (my cars either) a job where cust. wants/demands the stuff!! Don't want to re-do the job for free (for some reason :lol: !!

Ed

 

[texas_bugeye]

Dont fix what anit broke fill everything with Castrol.
If need Dot 5 Your not driving her enough!!