Buy a coupler or two as needed to combine the different lengths. I measure the run and buy whatever lengths add up to what I need. is this location typically more corrosion prone than other locations? (water gathers between it and fuel tank?) Yellow arrows point to EVAP crossover pipeįor the clutch line I have found that PepBoys and Napa stores in my area sell pre-made rigid lines in an assortment of lengths and also the f-f couplers. If propane heat will free one, (ha ha, not) I'll find a way to install it.Įdit: image of my 1981 Vanagon. I have two spare metal lines but the fastener nuts are in rough shape and both are seized to the flexible hose fitting. Van-cafe appears to offer a higher price solution to what Mark linked to: It could be the terminology I'm using though. Maybe a flaring kit is a good investment for the typical DIY Vanagon owner? Part of the issue is dealing with well intended folks at auto parts & tool shops that don't even know what a bubble flare is. I hope to find the correct metric male (12 mm?) fittings and flaring kit. So far, am finding selection of brake fittings around here dismal but did find 3/16" line. I will inspect it where it passes through the frame. Even a few years ago, it showed some signs of corrosion. That long line is the original "green" type. I like supporting our vendors but.Īs have others, I may have to replace the entire line from junction up front, to flex hose, then new part to slave. It's times like this that make me wonder if finding parts like this for an OBD1/2 GM or Ford camper van would be easier. Thanks for your findings and parts confirmation Destructo. However, if anyone else has any thoughts or better information about this subject, we'd love to hear your input. The bubble flare fitting I used is the correct type size and flare for a european hydraulic line. Hope it all works out for you and report back as to how your fix went. It never crossed my mind that the small step down to 3/16 inch would make a difference. I didn't notice needing any more pressure needed than normal to press on the clutch pedal either. Hey Vanagon Nut, it's almost been three years since I did this fix and I have not seen any signs of undue stress on my hydraulic components. And, he gave a rough quote of $40 + dollars to do so. The guy came up with something that *might* work using braided SS covered hose, but the bubble flare on the male fittings didn't look exactly the same as OEM. Or, if I could find the 12mm bubble flare male fitting locally, I'd invest in a flaring kit and make a new line.įor any other Vancouver-ites, I checked with Greenline Hose on Venables. The only real stumbling block is getting the flex hose off the long steel line from master cylinder w/o destroying that long line. I imagine the angle of hose won't cause it to interfere with other parts. Vanagon VAG GAS engine swap Google Group:Ī little long but my guess is you could make it work. There is a complete flex-hard line hose from van-cafe but I'd rather save a few bucks if possible. My plan: use those fittings with a short 3/16" "European" brake line to replace the short metal line to slave cylinder. I hate to ask, but are those brass fittings the correct type for a bubble flared line?Īnyone know if a short section of 3/16" line will add undue stress to the clutch master cylinder? On my 1981 Vanagon, the steel line from flex hose to clutch slave cylinder is corroded to the slave. Markswagen san diego area all early VW's cared for.ĭestructo or others that have done this fix. I got mine from autozone 6mm all the way through Last edited by Destructo on Mon 4:12 pm edited 1 time in total Hope someone learned from this, I certainly did!ġ985 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia Camper Bostig conversion Here's what my investigation found.Īfter all this I bled the system by way of gravity and it shifts like butter again! I guess I could have gone to a fancy hydraulics shop and had something made, but that would have been more dollars and now I know it was done right. While pushing in the piston I could hear a faint wheezing coming from somewhere. While under there I checked the action of the old slave. So I get under the beast to swear at the slave mount for an hour (who thought of this awful thing ) and finally get the mounting bolts out. No problem, I just so happen to have a brand new one I bought at Napa just waiting for this day to happen. I figured the innards finally gave up the ghost. I been having to bleed it every couple weeks, due to air getting in the system. My initial thoughts went straight to the original slave cylinder. Posted: Sat 9:04 pm Post subject: Broken Clutch line fixĪfter an oil change last weekend, I hopped into Double B to take him around the block.only to have my clutch pedal drop like it was hot! Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top
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