Hi Michael, I wish I could help you more with this, I don't have recent memory of doing this work. A squeaky clutch master in my 164 Super led me to purchase the part. It is not yet installed. I once converted an LS from automatic to manual. So, I have threaded the hose through the firewall. However, that work was most likely done with the engine out.
Some years earlier, I pinched a nerve in my neck from standing on my head under my Milano dash, unbolting the brake master. For one month I had massive, debilitating pain. So, one bit of advice is to remove the front seat for easier access to the under dash. Regards, Ken Stevenson -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Tiefenback Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 6:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [alfa] 164 clutch master R&R Assembled masses, yearning to share information: I have found it (twice so far) to be a miserable thing to replace a 164 clutch master cylinder. The absolute worst part of the process in my limited experience is to re-attach the hose to the cylinder after mounting it. Granted, I have once had a miserable time replacing the pivot bolt for the pedal, but the hose is my sticking point. Does anyone know whether it is reasonable to pull the hose through the firewall(s) to attach it prior to mounting the cylinder on the firewall? I have always been nervous about being able to thread it back through. Perhaps I could tie some cord to the end of the hose prior to pulling it into the foot well, to aid me in pulling it back through ? Suggestions welcome. Don't fear telling me I'm an idiot. I like to learn. I've only been 10 yrs in Alfa-land. Michael T. -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected] http://www.avast.com -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
