JohnD Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 The connector that screws the hydraulic line into my clutch slave cylinder was a bit chewed up. Access isn't easy, and I've used an open ended spanner on it too often. So I thought to change the connector, but once the whole line was on the bench, I realised that wasn't the only problem. The head that compressed the olive was CRACKED! Split longitudinally. I checked the other end, at the Master cylinder. Cracked too! Not seen that before. Clearly I've been too heavy handed, too many times when reassembling the clutch system after an engine change. Still, an opportunity to build up a new line, something else not to worry about. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escadrille Ecosse Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 5:22 PM, JohnD said: and I've used an open ended spanner on it too often ... there aren't really any other options are there?! You could leave a ring spanner permanently attached I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 This is where one of these split ring spanners are handy. I have one that has a split 7/16" ring on one end and a square 1/4" brake drum adjuster on the other end. Brake Pipe/Flare Nut Spanner 3/8"-7/16" SAE Split Ring Single-Hex Signet S33703 7426769610664 | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I have a couple of those split hex ring spanners. Good kit. Either they undo or snap clean off. Never round-off. Usually it's bleed-nipples that snap. Whoever though those daft 6mm / 1/4" nipple were a good idea needs a really firm slap..... Never seen the nuts split like that before - drawback of brass I guess. Steel ones will flare and flare until they get too fat to pass through the thread - which brings it's own frustrations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Yes, sparky, the "right tool". But access is so limited, especially as the engine is moved back a bit, that swing even for a short spanner is only one flat at a time, and it needs to be angled and not properly engaged with the flats. Hence the chewing! A split socket might be better, if the drive could be taken off the rim rather than the bore, which will be occupied by the hydraulic line. Hmmmmmmmmmm! I feel another DiY tool coming on! Split a socket, weld some tube on top to bring the ened into open air, with a tommy bar across that? I'm vaxxing today - give me 24 hours (just 24 hours, Chief!) - and I'll get back you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escadrille Ecosse Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, JohnD said: Yes, sparky, the "right tool". But access is so limited, especially as the engine is moved back a bit, that swing even for a short spanner is only one flat at a time, and it needs to be angled and not properly engaged with the flats. Hence the chewing! A split socket might be better, if the drive could be taken off the rim rather than the bore, which will be occupied by the hydraulic line. Hmmmmmmmmmm! I feel another DiY tool coming on! Split a socket, weld some tube on top to bring the ened into open air, with a tommy bar across that? I'm vaxxing today - give me 24 hours (just 24 hours, Chief!) - and I'll get back you! Tricky one John. But I like the cut of your jib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5piman Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Hello John, a crows foot spanner with a long extension to your ratchet or tee bar is another option? Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Brilliant, Alec! IF there is a small enough one in my set. If not, good enough to look for one - 7/16" I think from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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