[DeTomaso] [SCPOCA] Re: Clutch Master Cylinder

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/13/07 8 02 29, edlebby at yahoo.com writes:


> Oh boy Jack - truer words never spoken (by you and everyone else) - WHAT A 
> PITA!! - have spent 2 different 1 hr sessions trying to put a vice grip on 
> those bolt heads with absolutely no success - i guess i will now try your 
> suggestion of taking off the gas pedal stop - but i am fearful that the only way 
> to access those bolt heads is to tackle those mini c clips - oh well...they 
> don't call it a "hobby" for nothing!
> 

>>>Although it's uncomfortable, and unpleasant, it is not overly difficult to 
simply use a socket on those under-dash bolt heads.   I seem to recall that 
one of them also secured the gas pedal stop (double-duty fastener!), or perhaps 
I just removed the pedal stop for easier access.

In any case, the smart thing to do is just enlist somebody to help you, 
rather than screwing around with vice grips etc. and trying to do it on your own.   
Anybody with a room-temperature IQ can hold or turn a wrench on the nut in 
the front trunk compartment while you hold or turn a socket on the bolt under 
the dash.

Good luck!

Mike


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