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Offline dhorsfall2000

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clutch pipe
« on: 19 July 2013, 17:53 »
hi, can anyone tell me how to remove the clutch pipe retaining clip. (gearbox end)

have tried everything.

thanks

Offline mar_k

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Re: clutch pipe
« Reply #1 on: 19 July 2013, 19:36 »
The push on pipe with the metal clip?

If its that one I used a small screw driver to prize it out.

Offline dhorsfall2000

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Re: clutch pipe
« Reply #2 on: 19 July 2013, 19:40 »
The push on pipe with the metal clip?

If its that one I used a small screw driver to prize it out.

yeah it is that one,tried that but the little sod wont move lol

Offline mar_k

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Re: clutch pipe
« Reply #3 on: 19 July 2013, 19:50 »
It is a bit of a fiddle, I managed to get it out enough to grab with long nose pliars.

Offline 52GTIPETE

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Re: clutch pipe
« Reply #4 on: 19 July 2013, 21:10 »
As your pulling on the clip wiggle the pipe a bit. Should ease removal by taking the pressure off the clip.

Offline dhorsfall2000

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Re: clutch pipe
« Reply #5 on: 19 July 2013, 23:37 »
its off now, my girlfriends brother came and got it off in seconds lol, i was trying to push it straight up, but it went on an angle