Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 06:29:17 -0400
Reply-To: dr <dxrobertson@NETSCAPE.NET>
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From: dr <dxrobertson@NETSCAPE.NET>
Subject: Re: Anyone know how to fix a stripped hydrolic hose fitting that
goes to the clutch master cylinder ??
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You might try getting a female hydraulic fitting that matches the
stripped male end, and screw it on and off in attempt to re-thread the
stripped threads. Depending on how stripped it is, this may or may not
work. I have also carefully used a file to fix stripped threads,
although not on threads this small. If you cant repair the threads, I
dont know of any other way to fix your problem other than replacing the
line.
If your hydraulic lines are the same as my 82, the clutch lines are
larger than standard german brake lines, so you cant use common brake
lines. A local import auto parts store here in Columbus Ohio stocks the
larger sized clutch metal lines, so maybe try a decent import parts
store. To replace this line is not going to be something quick and easy.
I just replaced the slave cyl on my 82 and did not have any problems
bleeding from the slave bleeder screw, other than the mess it makes all
over the top of the trans. Never messed with the master, sorry cant
help there.
david
Phil S. wrote:
> And another problem arrives, i must have stripped the
> metal hydrolic hose fitting apon removal from the
> master cylinder....since the metal line is bent to fit
> snug againts the Master Cyl. i pulled on it too hard
> thinking it was off the threads. Its ruined...cant
> find a part in the Bus-boys catalog OR Bus Depot.
>
> Does anyone know where i can get this metal hydrolic
> hose very fast?...i got hit by a car today while
> riding my bike and its hard to walk since his bumper
> nailed my knee!
>
> Thanks for everyones help so far
> Phil Stanhope 84 Westy Tiico
>
> PS, How do the Germans adjust the Pushrod?,, the
> Bentley gives it two "wrenches" which means "easy
> job/simple tools"....they must use microscopic robot
> octopuses.
>
>
>
>
> --- "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>
>>Installed a new master Cyl. then tried to bleed the
>>system but no pressure builds so i think the push
>>rod
>>need to be adjusted like my Bentley says...only
>>problem is the Bentley does not say how. The push
>>rod
>>DOES have some play and no matter how many times i
>>pump the clutch, it wont build pressure. How in the
>>world does one reach up to loosen push rod lock nut,
>>im a skinny lad and even i cant fit my hand in
>>there!
>>
>>Anyone?
>>
>>THanks!!!
>>Phil 84 Westy Tiico
>>
>>P.S I replaced the Slave cyl. a week ago.
>>
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