Vacumn pipe removal

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darkslider
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:04 pm

Hi how do you get the pipes off the servo never seen clips like them. Got someone coming for servo and master cylinder. How does the one come off master cylinder as well please don't want to damage parts.
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:24 pm

Small pry bar and pull very hard mate, no need to seperate the pipe, keep it all together.
The master cylinder just unbolts
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:54 pm

Cheers Dan one more question someones coming for the engine will he not also need vacumn pipes. Or will he be expecting to use his own.
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:23 pm

I meant keep it with the engine :lol:
Pry it out of the servo :wink:
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:55 pm

OK mate never messed with a servo before. It's just a friction fit then. :mad:
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:15 pm

thats right, the plastic piece on the servo that the hose is clamped to is just a push in fit
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:46 pm

Nice one the same with the one on the master cylinder? Taking the motor out tommorrow thats more up my street. Thanks Dan
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