Re: [DML] Re: plastic clutch line syndrome?
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Re: [DML] Re: plastic clutch line syndrome?



Mads,

I had my plastic clutch line replaced with a solid steel line in the early
eighties. I don't think anyone had thought of braided ss lines at that time. Yours
was probably replaced early on also.

Bill Lane
#3635

"M.C. de Bruin" wrote:

> After following this thread the past few days, I have to ask this question.
> Recently I discovered that my car has a complete steel clutchline. It is a solid
> steel line of about 3 or 4 mm thick. Has anyone heard of this before or am I the
> only one and isn't the clutch line to narrow?
>
> Mads
> #06881
>
> deloreanernst@xxxx wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 6/27/01 1:01:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > wiltzius@xxxx writes:
> >
> > > Is there truth to this rumor or is it possible to just
> > > swap out the plastic line for the steel one? Any insights/experiences
> > > welcome!
> > >
> > >
> >
> > I did my master cylinder and slave at the same time, but that was by choice.
> > (Those two you SHOULD replace together. Mine were pretty nasty looking.) The
> > workshop manual says you have to lift the body slightly off the frame to
> > replace the clutch line, (!) but that isn't necessary. Just leave the old
> > one, and run the new S.S. one in place of it.
> >
> > -Wayne A. Ernst
> > DMCTech Group
> >





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