Cannot get clutch line connected
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Hmmm, I think something must be wrong. I have done it twice, most recently back in spring of 2019 on my C5 and I do not remember there being any issues connecting the line from the clutch master to the slave with just my hands. Was it particularly hard to disconnect from the old slave cylinder? Are can you inspect if closely to make sure it is 100% clean on both parts. New or existing master cylinder?
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Hmmm, I think something must be wrong. I have done it twice, most recently back in spring of 2019 on my C5 and I do not remember there being any issues connecting the line from the clutch master to the slave with just my hands. Was it particularly hard to disconnect from the old slave cylinder? Are can you inspect if closely to make sure it is 100% clean on both parts. New or existing master cylinder?
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This is maybe a dumb question but do you have the lid off the clutch reservoir so the fluid can flow into it with no resistance as you push the two hoses together?
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I got the lines connected, but I want to know if I got them connected right, the clutch is engaging like it should, there is some play with the connection but won’t pull apart, is it safe to say that it will be fine? Thanks
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It's the design of the retention mechanism in the hydraulic push fitting. Inside it is essentially spring loaded which keeps it positively engaged against the stop / teeth. I have a slave laying in the garage I can photo that would probably show what I am trying to explain a little better.
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It's the design of the retention mechanism in the hydraulic push fitting. Inside it is essentially spring loaded which keeps it positively engaged against the stop / teeth. I have a slave laying in the garage I can photo that would probably show what I am trying to explain a little better.
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