Stainless steel clutch line on eBay. Worth it?
03-04-06, 03:09 PM
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Stainless steel clutch line on eBay. Worth it?
Hey all, I noticed this on eBay while searching for lift supports and came across this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-...42762085QQrdZ1
Now, would this be a nice thing to get? I know all about how well stainless lines are for not expanding like rubber lines. And, a second question, is this something I could do or should I get the specialty shop to do it? I have yet to look at my Rex to see where the clutch line is, and what it would take, so that's why I'm asking for input. I mean, if I can do it, which I don't think it would be a problem, I could get a speed bleeder to help in bleeding air from it once installed.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-...42762085QQrdZ1
Now, would this be a nice thing to get? I know all about how well stainless lines are for not expanding like rubber lines. And, a second question, is this something I could do or should I get the specialty shop to do it? I have yet to look at my Rex to see where the clutch line is, and what it would take, so that's why I'm asking for input. I mean, if I can do it, which I don't think it would be a problem, I could get a speed bleeder to help in bleeding air from it once installed.
03-04-06, 03:39 PM
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you can do it easly. If you have a Haynes manual there is poor man's method for bleeding the system. I have used it and it works. But, other than being pretty I don't think you notice much change.
03-04-06, 03:47 PM
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RP Performance, the shop I take my Rex to, is $80 an hour. However, I don't mind paying such an amount just because I know they know EXACTLY what they're doing. All they work on is rotarys and now Miata's. Run by two guys, and everytime I'm there, their shop is crowded with new cars.
Once I find the line that is to be replaced, I'll also check to see if maybe 20 years has weathered it to where it would need replacing in the near future. I do also need to check out the power steering hose, too.
Once I find the line that is to be replaced, I'll also check to see if maybe 20 years has weathered it to where it would need replacing in the near future. I do also need to check out the power steering hose, too.
03-04-06, 03:53 PM
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Follow the line going from the master cylinder, its a hard line and will change to rubber where it is mounted on the top of the firewall, the rubber line then goes down to the slave cylinder which is mounted on top of the transmission.
The slave is mounted by a couple of bolts, chances are both ends of the rubber line are weathered and will need some penetrating fluid to get free. It really shouldn't be too hard for you to do, its fairly straight forward, and bleeding the clutch doesn't take much either.
The slave is mounted by a couple of bolts, chances are both ends of the rubber line are weathered and will need some penetrating fluid to get free. It really shouldn't be too hard for you to do, its fairly straight forward, and bleeding the clutch doesn't take much either.
03-04-06, 04:36 PM
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yeah, it's REALLY simple to do. I replaced my clutch slave and master cylinder- no problem at all. I ordered the ss clutch line from Rotary Performance for my SA, but they didn't have it in stock. It supposedly just prevents the clutch from engaging when the pedal is near the floor, and inproves the feel of it a llittle.
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What size wrenches do I need? I just realized that I'll probably have to buy some more tools, and I'm guessing a simple set of metric wrenches is all that I need.
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I used a section of universal stainless line from any performance shop. It has universal ends, then you buy an adapter fitting for the master and one for the slave. Works perfectly, cost me maybe 20 dollars total. Please don't pay someone to do the job. I could change one in 5 minutes and then bleed with a one man bleeder tool from autozone. Good luck
03-04-06, 06:03 PM
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What size wrenches do I need? I just realized that I'll probably have to buy some more tools, and I'm guessing a simple set of metric wrenches is all that I need.
Just kidding.
Very easy to do, get some tools for $80 and do it yourself. That way you always have the tools for other jobs.
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03-04-06, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Kim's FB
Hahaha, sissy!
Just kidding.
Very easy to do, get some tools for $80 and do it yourself. That way you always have the tools for other jobs.
Just kidding.
Very easy to do, get some tools for $80 and do it yourself. That way you always have the tools for other jobs.
Anyways, I already have a socket wrench set, so I don't think I need to spend $80 on more tools when I can buy a $25 metric wrench set from Sears.
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Man I was pissed at the one I got. leeked like a siv. That was the last thing I bought from Ebay. After it started leaking went to Napa and had them make me one for like 5$. Best think I ever did.
