RE: 5000cstq clutch replacement snag

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

This should not be a problem IMO/E, especially if you are planning to
replace the hose.  The fitting at the end where the metal tube attaches has
a compression fitting (at least on the 4kQ), so if you loosen the fitting at
that end you should find that the flex hose will turn freely.  If you don't
find that to be the case, all you need do is to hack the blasted hose in
half!  I realize that folks who have to deal with harsher winters may have
more of a problem ...

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> Be careful with the flex hose that connects the slave to the metal
> piping.  I was going to replace this hose but decided against because
> I thought I would do irreparable damage to the metal pipe.  I think
> you will have a hard time separating the hose from the slave cylinder
> and you should not tackle this unless you know that the hose can be
> replaced or you are willing to replace the plumbing all the way to the
> master cylinder.