Clutch Line Connectors

[philip_damon]

Is there a method to working with the brass connector fittings on the hydraulic lines to the clutch? I have to replace the blue steel section before the transmission, as it has a different hose connection to a new clutch slave.

Not quite sure how these fittings come apart, and don't want to twist the line.

[philip_damon]

Here's a better picture....

[nosnow4pc]

what year?

When my clutch and clutch slave were replaced on my 99 they had to replace the line because of a design change. Maybe you are facing the same situation but giving stats on the car will allow the more experienced on the board to give advice.

[philip_damon]

99 boxster 2.5L 5 sp. 95k miles, artic silver

[Wayne 962]

I'm not sure either - I think those lines are sold as a single part from Porsche! I remember the power steering hoses have little inside conical-shaped pieces that are not available as separate pieces. What a pain!

Why do you have to replace the line? And which line is it exactly?

-Wayne

[philip_damon]

The replacement slave has a different connector than the old one, so it's a new blue line (with the curled line 14 as an attached connection to the new slave). The blue line from the slave to where the next connection is, mid car, needs to be removed and replaced with the new line.

I can put wrenches on both sides of the brass connector, but it won't break loose, and don't want to force it, as it may twist the line.

[tomk]

i replaced this line and it seemed to come apart without any issue. You will also have to install a new adaptor fitting between the old line and the new line @$120+ , very painful. There is a small plastic conical piece in the new adaptor that needs to be removed before assembly.