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AE shifting and 1st gear engagement problem solved - incorrect engine oil viscosity
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<blockquote data-quote="Oakdave" data-source="post: 1424473" data-attributes="member: 29079"><p>Regarding bleeding/replacing the clutch fluid on the 'AE' model (e.g., if/when you get to doing the slave cylinder): Several members on this forum, having experience with the 'AE' model, claim it is possible to adequately bleed the clutch system without having to remove the swing arm. I tend to agree with them. I have performed clutch bleeds on my AE using both methods at different times -- (a) via removal of the swing arm so as to get to the 'bolt' on the clutch master cylinder that the service manual states requires turning turning clockwise and counterclockwise... back and forth...so as to engage and then disengage the clutch during the 'bleeding' process and (b) by NOT removing the swing arm but, rather, by just turning on (and off) the ignition switch with the transmission in neutral as a means of engaging/disengaging the clutch. Across those two methods --swing are removed vs not removed-- I have not noticed afterward any differences in clutch operation, functionality, stability, nor fluid retention. On this basis--when it comes to clutch fluid bleeding-- I recommend going about it the easy way (no swing arm removal)...unless you have some other reason for removing the swing arm. Of course, if there is/are any times that the swing arm should need to be removed for other reason/s, then of course I think it's a smart idea to do a clutch bleed at that/those times (and turn the little bolt back and forth on the clutch master cylinder). That's my two cents on this matter. </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oakdave, post: 1424473, member: 29079"] Regarding bleeding/replacing the clutch fluid on the 'AE' model (e.g., if/when you get to doing the slave cylinder): Several members on this forum, having experience with the 'AE' model, claim it is possible to adequately bleed the clutch system without having to remove the swing arm. I tend to agree with them. I have performed clutch bleeds on my AE using both methods at different times -- (a) via removal of the swing arm so as to get to the 'bolt' on the clutch master cylinder that the service manual states requires turning turning clockwise and counterclockwise... back and forth...so as to engage and then disengage the clutch during the 'bleeding' process and (b) by NOT removing the swing arm but, rather, by just turning on (and off) the ignition switch with the transmission in neutral as a means of engaging/disengaging the clutch. Across those two methods --swing are removed vs not removed-- I have not noticed afterward any differences in clutch operation, functionality, stability, nor fluid retention. On this basis--when it comes to clutch fluid bleeding-- I recommend going about it the easy way (no swing arm removal)...unless you have some other reason for removing the swing arm. Of course, if there is/are any times that the swing arm should need to be removed for other reason/s, then of course I think it's a smart idea to do a clutch bleed at that/those times (and turn the little bolt back and forth on the clutch master cylinder). That's my two cents on this matter. [/QUOTE]
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