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Nemesis 07-29-2003 01:47 PM


Originally Posted by Pazuzu' date='Jul 29 2003, 12:35 PM
While I'm asking tech, I have a leak in the soft line for the clutch (the short one near the firewall). Is this the same as a brake line (fittings, size)? I'd rather just grab a cheap brake line and put it there, Vs an expensive stealership part, or wait for a semi-expensive Mazdatrix part...

SS clutch lines are like $29 from K2RD.

Turbo II 07-29-2003 02:26 PM

u can cap that coolant linme under the tb. that hose is a bitch to get on right

FCmaniac 07-29-2003 02:35 PM

get a stainless clutch line from Cocksport for $18.00

Nemesis 07-29-2003 03:13 PM


Originally Posted by FCmaniac' date='Jul 29 2003, 01:35 PM
get a stainless clutch line from Cocksport for $18.00

You shop at Cocksport??? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif

Baldy 07-29-2003 03:19 PM

I capped the coolant under the TB with a rubber cap, and hose clamp. It's held up for a few months. I almost did it without removing the UIM, but I had trouble tightening the hose clamp (screw type).

FCmaniac 07-29-2003 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by Nemesis' date='Jul 29 2003, 04:13 PM

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maestro 08-11-2003 07:03 AM


I capped the coolant under the TB with a rubber cap, and hose clamp. It's held up for a few months. I almost did it without removing the UIM, but I had trouble tightening the hose clamp (screw type).


I have taken my UIM off several times now, and this coolant line is the only hard part. Do you have to eliminate your BAC to cap off the barbs on the block and UIM? I guess you would have to cap off the barb from the water pump to the BAC, too. What effect does this have other than making things easier to remove and work on. Is this a system that should remain intact? When removing your UIM do you guys remove this coolant line with the TB connected to the UIM or do you take off the TB first?

Baldy 08-11-2003 07:34 AM


Originally Posted by maestro' date='Aug 11 2003, 08:03 AM
I have taken my UIM off several times now, and this coolant line is the only hard part. Do you have to eliminate your BAC to cap off the barbs on the block and UIM? I guess you would have to cap off the barb from the water pump to the BAC, too. What effect does this have other than making things easier to remove and work on. Is this a system that should remain intact? When removing your UIM do you guys remove this coolant line with the TB connected to the UIM or do you take off the TB first?

I still have my BAC on, and I intend to keep it there. I did the entire TB mod, and my car takes a minute or two to warm up (or it'll stall easily). Other than that, I've noticed increase throttle response, but no other effects.



I think the coolant on the TB is more useful if you live in areas that see extreme cold.


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