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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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I am pulling my trans out and i cant figure out how to disconnect the hydraulic clutch cable. Is there a special tool? If someone no's how i would apreciate it!
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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If you use 2 smaller flat blade screwdrivers carefully to push in the white plastic collar into the slave, it will pop right out.
Sometimes they are a bitch & you need to push the line in to the slave & then push the collar in (a 3 handed procedure j/k)
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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I used a pair of neddle noise pliers and laid them opened up on the plastic ring perpendicular (90* angle) to the line and just pushed on the pliers. I have used this method about 5 times now & have perfected it. Takes be about 5 seconds to get that PITA off.
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 03:26 AM
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the correct tool is a fuel line disconnect tool. you can buy a whole plastic set from a parts store for $10.

I have a plastic set and an aluminum set from ww.harborfreight.com
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Thanks everybody you all have been a big help.
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by robertbartsch
the correct tool is a fuel line disconnect tool. you can buy a whole plastic set from a parts store for $10.

I have a plastic set and an aluminum set from ww.harborfreight.com
That would be great if there was a fuel line on the bell housing. You can't use the fuel disconnect on the hyd clutch line. My buddy is a 11+ yr GM mechanic and he uses the needle nose plier method.
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Originally Posted by robertbartsch
the correct tool is a fuel line disconnect tool. you can buy a whole plastic set from a parts store for $10.

I have a plastic set and an aluminum set from ww.harborfreight.com
You shouldn't duplicate your tools. You should save your tool $ and buy sone good ol' Snap-On tools!

You should also work on an M6 car sometime. Neither set works on the clutch line.
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