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Date: 31 May 2005 16:56:03 GMT
From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net>
Subject: Re: loss of hydraulic pressure/fluid


On Tue, 31 May 2005 17:33:55 +0100, Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> wrote: > On Tue, 31 May 2005 03:26:00 GMT, "LC" <goalie22nospamail.com> wrote: > >> I traced down the leak, as I found a point where the main line comes to >>a joint of sorts. The line then continues on to the clutch slave cylinder. >>This joint is about 2.5-3 inches to the left of the bleeder valve for the >>clutch slave cylinder. >> I'm wondering what I need to do to get rid of this leak? Can it be >>sealed up? How can I fix this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. > I take it you can see fluid leaking out of the joint? If so, I'd try > undoing the joint and try to see why it's not sealing properly. Can > you describe what kind of joint it is? It's a compression sleeve crimped on a rubber hose, to couple the hard steel line to the rubber section of the line for vibration and drivetrain movement purposes. The only options I'd consider are either getting a new clutch line from Saab, or taking the old one to an Aeroquip or other hydraulic hose maker and have them make one just like it. Dave Hinz

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