Clutch Slave Line Tool
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Melting Slicks
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From: Crooks SD
Clutch Slave Line Tool
Getting frustrated with trying to search and nothing appears to be working. It doesn't seem to be my ISP, but a problem with the CF search function.
Regardless, what did everyone use to get the coupler between the Clutch Master Cylinder and the Clutch Slave? I can't believe people can get screw drivers in there to press this connection without damaging the connection (besides being unable to get into this area with my sausage fingers...
Patiently waiting everyone's thoughts...
Regardless, what did everyone use to get the coupler between the Clutch Master Cylinder and the Clutch Slave? I can't believe people can get screw drivers in there to press this connection without damaging the connection (besides being unable to get into this area with my sausage fingers...
Patiently waiting everyone's thoughts...
Racer
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From: chicago il
Well after wasting 3 hours of my life trying to get it apart first with screwdrivers then with the correct tool i realized that i was replacing the slave and master so i whipped out the side cutters lol
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Melting Slicks
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From: Crooks SD
I can't even manage to get my screwdrivers positioned properly, let alone get the pieces to move much at all. Since I'm not replacing the master cylinder, I'll need to get the joint apart.
Anyone know where one can buy/rent/etc the proper tool? I'm not looking for an online thing this time, I'd like to find it locally so I can keep tackling this tomorrow.
Anyone know where one can buy/rent/etc the proper tool? I'm not looking for an online thing this time, I'd like to find it locally so I can keep tackling this tomorrow.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Crooks SD
wait a minute...
Is it just a bar that appears to have an open moon fitting on one end or is it more similar to a typical 'fuel line' removal tool, only larger?
If it's the former, it looks like it's easily buildable...
Is it just a bar that appears to have an open moon fitting on one end or is it more similar to a typical 'fuel line' removal tool, only larger?
If it's the former, it looks like it's easily buildable...
Last edited by Jesse_Boyer; Oct 6, 2008 at 09:31 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Crooks SD
While true, I'm simply trying to get an idea of what needs to be done
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St. Jude Donor '08
Here is picture of pilot bushing tool BTW.
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Napa has a universal brake/clutch line disconnect tool for like $8. It's basically a plate about 1/16" thick with a U shape cut out of one end. Just insert the plate between the metal ridge and the white plastic insert and pry a little. I tried for a few minutes with the screw drivers but after getting the tool I wouldn't do it any other way. Very fast and easy.
Charlie
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I use a pair of long needle nose pliers (18" long), I reach up with the jaws open and push the white sleeve back then I shift the pliers and push the sleeve back again from another angle, and it's done.
