[Mgs] How to change clutch hose on a '71 MGB?

[Paul Hunt]

Slave cylinder on its own yes, replacing the hose (which was the question) 
can be a very different thing.  In theory you can undo the pipe nut and the 
hose top securing nut with everything in-situ.  But if they are corroded you 
may have to remove the starter to make more room, but even then you may not 
be able to undo them, even with crows-foot spanners.  If all else fails you 
can cut the hose at the top and grind off the bottom of the fitting flush 
with the bracket, then manoeuvre the upper part down past the bracket and 
work on the pipe nut from there.  It has been mentioned in passing but make 
sure you tighten the new hose into the slave, with its copper washer, and 
with the slave bolted to the bell-housing, before you tighten the upper 
fitting onto the bracket.  If you tighten the top end first the hose will 
probably end up twisted which is a Bad Thing.

If you have the engine out, then it is definitely worth replacing the hose 
there and then unless it is relatively new anyway.

PaulH.

----- Original Message ----- 
> Really? Some years ago, I removed, cleaned the cylinder and replaced
> the slave cylinder on the '74 MGB that I used to own without any great
> difficulty.