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MG MGB Technical - Clutch slave flex line

Is it possible to replace the clutch slave flex hose without removing the starter motor? I can't seem to get a wrench on any part of the fittings. I think I've done this job before but I can't remember how I did it, or even if I might have had the engine out. Any recommendations?

'66 B roadster, 4 synchro trans
Chris
Chris

Use a open ended spanner to undo the solid line from above, then use a deep socket on a long extension to undo the large nut from above, holding the flex pipe underneath with mole (vise) grips. Undo the flex pipe from the slave.
Chris at Octarine Services

Thanks.
Chris
Chris

I use a "crows foot" (open-ended socket wrench attachment) with
an extension, as there's almost no room to turn a conventional
wrench while the engine is in place.
Daniel Wong

I gave up on the clutch hose (intended routine replacement because of a new slave). An ordinary open-ended was just rounding off the nut, really it needed a flare spanner with the extra two facets but I didn't have one. Debated whether to cut the pipe so I could get a socket on the large nut from above, but if that had been as badly rusted as the flare nut seemed to be I could have ended up cutting and grinding the old hose away from the bracket.

Annoying really, as we had only just put the engine back in after a clutch change! Lesson learned? While the engine is out free-up the hose nuts!
Paul Hunt

I too punted on the clutch hose replacement. I am installing rebuilt master and slave cylinders but the hose looked okay as far as I can tell. I suppose I'll put the hose in a drawer and put it on next time I pull the engine or remove the starter.
Chris
Chris

This thread was discussed between 30/06/2009 and 07/07/2009

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