Matt330LS

Bottom line up front, my trans is installed and I want to use a couple AN adapters from the factory QD as opposed to dropping the trans to change lines. How many is too many?

I have an LQ4 and T56 installed in my E46 BMW and have a question about the slave cylinder hydros. I have a Tick remote bleeder and the factory style quick disconnect. The clutch line I have that runs from the master to the slave is a 3AN line but was designed to replace the factory QD altogether (I didn't realize this when I bought it). Also, I can't find any QD to 3AN adapters, only 4AN. If I use that, I can use a 4AN female to 3AN male reducer and all is good, EXCEPT I run out of room in the tunnel. So, is there any issue using a QD to 4AN adapter, then a 4AN 90 degree fitting, then the 4AN to 3AN reducer, and connecting my line to that? I very much do not want to have to drop the trans out to change out lines at the slave cylinder.

showdog75

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Imo you can use as many adapters as needed but remember you substantially increase your chances for leaks. I have a speed bleeder and a -3 to quick disconnect adapter I just don't remember who makes it.

Matt330LS

Yeah, the fewer adapters I have to use the better. I'll keep looking for that QD to 3an, otherwise I may have to go the stacked-adapter route.

showdog75

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Call McLeod, I think they're the ones that told me about the-3an to qd adapter.

stevieturbo

Why are you complicating something so simple ?

Just change to -4 at the master.

Matt330LS

The clutch line I have now is one piece 3an with the BMW fitting at the master and 3an female at the slave. If I could find a BMW to 4an adapter for the master I could build my own line and probably return the line I bought. Haven't found one yet though.

stevieturbo

so cut the hoses in the middle ( or suitable location ), fit the relevant female AN fitting on each end, and a male to male 3-4 adapter in the middle. All off the shelf parts.

showdog75

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They make a -3an adapter you just need to find it. No need to cut anything. Why overcomplicate things.