Clutch removal help - C5
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Clutch removal help - C5
Hi Guys. I am in the middle of removing the clutch in my 2000 coupe. I am at the step in the corvette service manual from chevy where is says to use tool j-36221, depress the white circular release ring on the actuator cylinder hose and simultaneously pull lightly on the master cylinder hose to disconnect.
Now my problem is I don't have that tool. I can get one but I am sure its an order piece. How much does it cost? And is there another tool that can do the job or a different way to disconnect it. Thanks
Now my problem is I don't have that tool. I can get one but I am sure its an order piece. How much does it cost? And is there another tool that can do the job or a different way to disconnect it. Thanks
Safety Car
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From: Austin, TX
Hi Guys. I am in the middle of removing the clutch in my 2000 coupe. I am at the step in the corvette service manual from chevy where is says to use tool j-36221, depress the white circular release ring on the actuator cylinder hose and simultaneously pull lightly on the master cylinder hose to disconnect.
Now my problem is I don't have that tool. I can get one but I am sure its an order piece. How much does it cost? And is there another tool that can do the job or a different way to disconnect it. Thanks
Now my problem is I don't have that tool. I can get one but I am sure its an order piece. How much does it cost? And is there another tool that can do the job or a different way to disconnect it. Thanks
Good luck
Burning Brakes
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From: Lakemoor IL
I used an AC and fuel line disconnect tool kit. You can get these at any auto store.
This was the hardest part of the clutch install for me. Took about an hour and a half, 3 beers, and a whole lot of swearing.
This was the hardest part of the clutch install for me. Took about an hour and a half, 3 beers, and a whole lot of swearing.
Safety Car
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From: Simpsonville SC
also its a GREAT investment to buy the speed bleeder form L.A.P.D. Did a clutch swap many of times and I finally put the speed bleeder in and man it cut the time in half and less pain in the a$$ to bleed. Good Luck!
Drifting
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From: ottawa ontario
Hi Guys. I am in the middle of removing the clutch in my 2000 coupe. I am at the step in the corvette service manual from chevy where is says to use tool j-36221, depress the white circular release ring on the actuator cylinder hose and simultaneously pull lightly on the master cylinder hose to disconnect.
Now my problem is I don't have that tool. I can get one but I am sure its an order piece. How much does it cost? And is there another tool that can do the job or a different way to disconnect it. Thanks
Now my problem is I don't have that tool. I can get one but I am sure its an order piece. How much does it cost? And is there another tool that can do the job or a different way to disconnect it. Thanks
Intermediate
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From: MO
Push the hose in coming from the master cylinder, then use a smaller flat blade screw driver and push in one side of the white ring. Use your finger to hold it in then use the screw driver again on the exact opposite side that is pushed in. Pull and its out. The key is to keep the master cylinder hose pushed in while pushing the release ring in. I work for a Chevy dealer and done tons of clutches and never used the J tool once.
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Drifting
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From: East Hampton CT
Push the hose in coming from the master cylinder, then use a smaller flat blade screw driver and push in one side of the white ring. Use your finger to hold it in then use the screw driver again on the exact opposite side that is pushed in. Pull and its out. The key is to keep the master cylinder hose pushed in while pushing the release ring in. I work for a Chevy dealer and done tons of clutches and never used the J tool once.
Did this on my clutch, worked perfectly.
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I use a long pair of needle nose pliers with the bent end, once you reach up and push in on the collar it will stay, it's actually harder to reassemble the hose then it is to take it apart.
Burning Brakes
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From: Derry NH
Sounds like a few of us are doing the same thing right now. This is actually the step I left at last night. My torque tube has been pulled a few inches and this is all that is left.
I haven't tried anything yet, but I think I will go try now with some screwdrivers before I go buy yet another tool.
Burning Brakes
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From: Derry NH
Going to buy a tool................
I think I may have mangled that little plastic thing. Seriously! WTF??? I can't understand how such a queer connector was ever approved. I work in an industrial setting, I deal with quick connects that see thousands of pounds of pressure that are simple, ALL METAL connectors that you can undo with one hand.
Maybe if I could get the junk LG Streets out of the way (more on that and pictures to be posted later in a "LG Sucks" thread) then I would have more luck.
I think I may have mangled that little plastic thing. Seriously! WTF??? I can't understand how such a queer connector was ever approved. I work in an industrial setting, I deal with quick connects that see thousands of pounds of pressure that are simple, ALL METAL connectors that you can undo with one hand.
Maybe if I could get the junk LG Streets out of the way (more on that and pictures to be posted later in a "LG Sucks" thread) then I would have more luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bardstown Kentucky
Sometimes the connector will be unlatched but if you take some pliers to both pieces and pull apart it will let go. I had this just last week, took some needle nose with the round ends and it pulled right apart. I started by using screw drivers to work the plastic collar in then pulled it apart.
Going to buy a tool................
I think I may have mangled that little plastic thing. Seriously! WTF??? I can't understand how such a queer connector was ever approved. I work in an industrial setting, I deal with quick connects that see thousands of pounds of pressure that are simple, ALL METAL connectors that you can undo with one hand.
Maybe if I could get the junk LG Streets out of the way (more on that and pictures to be posted later in a "LG Sucks" thread) then I would have more luck.
I think I may have mangled that little plastic thing. Seriously! WTF??? I can't understand how such a queer connector was ever approved. I work in an industrial setting, I deal with quick connects that see thousands of pounds of pressure that are simple, ALL METAL connectors that you can undo with one hand.
Maybe if I could get the junk LG Streets out of the way (more on that and pictures to be posted later in a "LG Sucks" thread) then I would have more luck.
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St. Jude Donor '04
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Yeah this is a pain in the ***, particularly if the car is older. Once you get it off the first time, you'll see what we mean by the white ring releasing the "fingers". I used a flat head screwdriver and alot of foul language.
Burning Brakes
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From: Derry NH
I pulled the torque tube and left the slave connected hydraulicly. I just unbolted it from the torque tube. I may disconnect it and maybe not, depends on how the reinstall goes.
BTW, as suspected my pilot bearing is FUBAR.
BTW, as suspected my pilot bearing is FUBAR.