[Montego335i]

Just did the CDV mod over the weekend. What a difference. Anyone driving a manual should do this mod or have it done. Shifting between 1st and 2nd is so much smoother now and you don't have the ambiguous clutch engagement feel any more. The car feels and drives like a BMW should!

I will have to say that it was a big pain. If you have big hands good luck. The clearance to get to the one clip that holds the one side of the CDV is very tight. And getting your one hand to the bleeder screw is also tricky--I say one hand becuase you can't get both hands up there to the screw. Imagine trying to attach a bleeder hose to the bleeder screw with one hand. Maybe with a lift it would be easier but I was using Rhino Ramps and on my back.

Anyway, it was worth the frustration.

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by Montego335i

Just did the CDV mod over the weekend. What a difference. Anyone driving a manual should do this mod or have it done. Shifting between 1st and 2nd is so much smoother now and you don't have the ambiguous clutch engagement feel any more. The car feels and drives like a BMW should!

I will have to say that it was a big pain. If you have big hands good luck. The clearance to get to the one clip that holds the one side of the CDV is very tight. And getting your one hand to the bleeder screw is also tricky--I say one hand becuase you can't get both hands up there to the screw. Imagine trying to attach a bleeder hose to the bleeder screw with one hand. Maybe with a lift it would be easier but I was using Rhino Ramps and on my back.

Anyway, it was worth the frustration.

BTW did fluid come spraying out when you detatched the hoses, thats something ive been wondering about

[Montego335i]

No not really. I wrapped a towel around the rubber clutch line to protect it and used a vice grip to clamp it off. Not too much dripped out--maybe an ounce or two. The towel soaked most of the brake fluid up and my shirt got the rest!