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Offline Smelly_Cat

Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« on: April 09, 2012, 08:37:43 PM »
I think my clutch line is deteriorated.  A new one is 50-60 bucks.  It's about4-5feet long.  Can I refit the ends to universal flex hose or something and save some dough? Sc

Offline dubtech

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Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2012, 08:57:42 PM »
Just use aquarium tubing, it's cheaper...    ;)

Offline travisyoung

Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2012, 10:16:38 PM »
You can have lines made,  but by the time you drive to the place on shallow ford rd,  you would come out better to order it,  I have seen the lines for the convertible tops rebuilt,  but I think they went for 500 bucks or so

Offline certdubtech

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Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2012, 10:19:08 AM »
Too much pressure... just buy another new one....  ;)

Offline travisyoung

Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2012, 11:20:35 AM »
Start it in gear and shift on the fly

Offline Smelly_Cat

Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2012, 09:55:57 PM »
I went to orellys to see what I could make a line with.  Met a guy who.s Dad made lines,  So I,m going to pull off the one I have and see if we can make one.  Pretty Cool

I did try the start in gear shift on the fly.  Ruins the starter and ignition switch and probably the traany. Had I not broke down a mile away.  Sc

Offline Smelly_Cat

Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2012, 07:00:56 PM »
So i don't listen... the clutch line is 2 feet of bent metal line pipe,  foot of rubber hose,   then 6 inches of   metal line to the  slave.    I found some thick fuel line that fit and used hose clamps.  ..looked pretty swell,     Bled the air out,  when I press the pedal,  the rubber hose gets bigger.  SOB....  I need some 2/8 of 3/8  hydraulic hose. I have a rubber brake line laying around ,  I'm going to cut the metal fittings off  and see  if it works,  my hands hurt and this adventure has gotten old.  I'm still not paying 70 bucks on the pos saab.So far... I'm out about 3 bucks and 3+ hours bent over a 91 saab..  SC

Offline travisyoung

Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2012, 07:51:56 PM »
You need to find a junk yard and get the part,  lots a time for no results

Offline Smelly_Cat

Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2012, 09:23:24 PM »
Were can I buy some 3/8 hyrdralic line

My brake line was lik 1/8 inside.  I could not slide it over the end

Offline travisyoung

Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2012, 09:34:49 PM »
There is a place on Bonny oaks or maybe Walter a wood

Offline ASBug

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Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2012, 09:47:01 AM »
X2 on Walter A wood.
Ask for Mike Wimberly (shaw rep.)
If he isn't there tell them you work for shaw and take your Shaw Badge and You'll get a discount. a significant Discount.
They will need to see your ID though.
KC

Offline Smelly_Cat

Re: Can I make a Hydralic line for Saab 900clutch

« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2012, 08:34:54 PM »
very cool  thanks for the info

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