Michael and Ken, How to replace or hook up supply hose to 164 clutch master cylinder. I also remove front seat to gain access and use a 8mm threaded stud and hook two hoses together. Here is how to make the job easier. If you are still going to reuse old hose first disconnect it from clutch master supply nipple on brake reservoir and thread in a 8mm double end threaded spare exhaust stud or cut off end of a long threaded 8mm or 5/16" bolt and attach another new piece of hose to it. Now pull hose from clutch master cylinder end into work area under the dash. Hook it up to clutch master fluid input nipple. Now pull hose back into engine compartment. You may need a helper to pull while you guide clutch master into place. Here is how I did it when I had to replace bad supply hose. I got new hose from Pelican Parts Co. http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/58650-master-cylinder-remo te-reservoir-hose.html Alfisto Steve In a message dated 2/20/2014 2:34:22 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
alfa-digest Thursday, February 20 2014 Volume 10 : Number 2726 Forum for Discussion of Alfa Romeos, etc. Richard Welty <[email protected]> Digest Coordinator Contents: [alfa] 164 clutch master R&R RE: [alfa] 164 clutch master R&R [alfa] administrivia: Powell's Books Alfa Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/alfa/ Send submissions to [email protected] Send administrative requests to [email protected] To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to alfa-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 07:34:37 -0500 From: Michael Tiefenback <[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. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 09:49:33 -0600 From: <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [alfa] 164 clutch master R&R 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. 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] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 07:30:02 +0000 From: Richard Welty <[email protected]> Subject: [alfa] administrivia: Powell's Books Other ways to support the digest Richard's Amazon wishlist: http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/30PQXKZQN9GWX/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go (there is more than one list on amazon, see the menu on the left). Powell's Books affiliate: Krusty Motorsports (parent of digest.net) is affiliated with Powell's Books, a highly regarded bookstore in the Pacific Northwest. Use this link to access Powells and buy books, and it'll help: http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/partner?partner_id=25667 ------------------------------ End of alfa-digest V10 #2726 **************************** -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
