CDV Delete

SilverState · Mon, Feb-06-2006, 04:34:17 AM

Mandrussian recommends a c-clamp from the 99cents store to crimp the line while you remove the CDV.

Just thought I would let you know that a small flat set of vice-grips works just as good.

Hope that helps.

**Dan Law** · Mon, Feb-06-2006, 12:09:41 PM

Very dangerous that advice on both counts - STRONGLY recommend getting a dedicated line clamp. Plastic ones are available from Pep Boys &c for @$10. This will maximize your chances of saving the stock clutch line!!!

SilverState · Mon, Feb-06-2006, 07:12:55 PM

I just did it without incident. But I have no doubt that a dedicated clamp will work as well.

so gti · Mon, Feb-06-2006, 09:34:05 PM

good info. i was about to do it near future.

SilverState · Mon, Feb-06-2006, 10:32:38 PM

Just to clarify, just like Mandrussian's suggestion, you just barely clamp it, not a "gorilla" clamp. In fact, some of the fluid still dripped through when I did it, but it was drops and not a stream of fluid. I think the key is to be gentle and not damage the hose.

Mon, Feb-06-2006, 04:34:17 AM	#1
SilverState Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 566 Reputation: 0	CDV Delete Mandrussian recommends a c-clamp from the 99cents store to crimp the line while you remove the CDV. Just thought I would let you know that a small flat set of vice-grips works just as good. Hope that helps.

Mon, Feb-06-2006, 12:09:41 PM	#2
Dan Law M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,321 Reputation: 0 Location: Peachtree City	Very dangerous that advice on both counts - STRONGLY recommend getting a dedicated line clamp. Plastic ones are available from Pep Boys &c for @$10. This will maximize your chances of saving the stock clutch line!!! __________________ Dan Law DERMotorSports@gmail.com 770.631.0125 www.DERMotorSport.com under construction Dan Law DERMotorSports 770.631.0125 DERMotorSports proudly carries: TC Kline, AST, Moton, PowerFlex, Vorshlag, Rogue Engineering, SPAL, SPA, Cobra, Schroth, Brembo, AP Racing, StopTech, Performance Friction, TireRack, ATL, TC Design, Eisenmann, Remus, Larini, SuperSprint, AC Hydraulics, Stand21, Racing Radios, CDOC, RRT, UUC, Zionsville Auto, RaceTech Seats/Harnesses, Sparco, MOMO, Audison, Hertz New line announcements forthcoming!

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so gti LUST for M Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 32 Posts: 939 Reputation: 0 Location: Here I come...NorCal!	good info. i was about to do it near future. __________________ Photo Gallery B8 A4 Avant SOLD ///M3 SOLD .:R32

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Mon, Feb-06-2006, 07:12:55 PM	#3
SilverState Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 566 Reputation: 0	I just did it without incident. But I have no doubt that a dedicated clamp will work as well.

Mon, Feb-06-2006, 10:32:38 PM	#5
SilverState Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 566 Reputation: 0	Just to clarify, just like Mandrussian's suggestion, you just barely clamp it, not a "gorilla" clamp. In fact, some of the fluid still dripped through when I did it, but it was drops and not a stream of fluid. I think the key is to be gentle and not damage the hose.