Leaking clutch line
 

My clutch line that runs from the master cylinder to the slave
cylinder is leaking. It is leaking where it screws into the slave
cylinder. I noticed this while bleeding the clutch. After I pumped
the pedal a few times to build up pressure I noticed that fluid was
slowly seeping through the threads in the connection. Should I get a
new line or will a couple of wraps of Teflon tape work?

Will

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Hey Will.
My 87 YJ did the same thing last year. I just replaced the line. Has
not leaked since.
87 Yj 33"
46 Willy's
50 Willy's Pick up

Later Mike

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Hey Will.
My 87 YJ did the same thing last year. I just replaced the line. Has
not leaked since.
87 Yj 33"
46 Willy's
50 Willy's Pick up

Later Mike

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Hey Will.
My 87 YJ did the same thing last year. I just replaced the line. Has
not leaked since.
87 Yj 33"
46 Willy's
50 Willy's Pick up

Later Mike

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Hey Will.
My 87 YJ did the same thing last year. I just replaced the line. Has
not leaked since.
87 Yj 33"
46 Willy's
50 Willy's Pick up

Later Mike

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Teflon tape works well on the threads of flare fittings. It is a
lubricant that allows the fitting to tighten easily which compresses the
flare nicely. I use it all the time.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had teflon
> tape on the threads...
>
> Earle
>
> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Teflon tape works well on the threads of flare fittings. It is a
lubricant that allows the fitting to tighten easily which compresses the
flare nicely. I use it all the time.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had teflon
> tape on the threads...
>
> Earle
>
> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Teflon tape works well on the threads of flare fittings. It is a
lubricant that allows the fitting to tighten easily which compresses the
flare nicely. I use it all the time.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had teflon
> tape on the threads...
>
> Earle
>
> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

Teflon tape works well on the threads of flare fittings. It is a
lubricant that allows the fitting to tighten easily which compresses the
flare nicely. I use it all the time.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had teflon
> tape on the threads...
>
> Earle
>
> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had teflon
tape on the threads...

Earle

<carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had teflon
tape on the threads...

Earle

<carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had teflon
tape on the threads...

Earle

<carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had teflon
tape on the threads...

Earle

<carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

A neighbor of my son-in-law used Teflon tape on all the compression fittings
in his newly remodeled bathroom.

I helped him with his next project which was replacing his kitchen ceiling.


"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:Utidna2d7NsYdVHYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had
> teflon
> tape on the threads...
>
> Earle
>
> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

A neighbor of my son-in-law used Teflon tape on all the compression fittings
in his newly remodeled bathroom.

I helped him with his next project which was replacing his kitchen ceiling.


"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:Utidna2d7NsYdVHYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had
> teflon
> tape on the threads...
>
> Earle
>
> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

A neighbor of my son-in-law used Teflon tape on all the compression fittings
in his newly remodeled bathroom.

I helped him with his next project which was replacing his kitchen ceiling.


"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:Utidna2d7NsYdVHYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had
> teflon
> tape on the threads...
>
> Earle
>
> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

A neighbor of my son-in-law used Teflon tape on all the compression fittings
in his newly remodeled bathroom.

I helped him with his next project which was replacing his kitchen ceiling.


"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:Utidna2d7NsYdVHYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had
> teflon
> tape on the threads...
>
> Earle
>
> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

There are reasons to hire 'professionals', especially if you have the
ability to screw up a Teflon tape job....

I used Teflon tape sometimes dozens of times a day when I worked as a
plumber and renovator. It is a lubricant used only on the threads of
the fittings so the fitting can tighten tight easily which compresses
the O-ring or flare on tight.

'We' then 'test' the fittings before leaving......

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

billy ray wrote:
> A neighbor of my son-in-law used Teflon tape on all the compression fittings
> in his newly remodeled bathroom.
>
> I helped him with his next project which was replacing his kitchen ceiling.
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> news:Utidna2d7NsYdVHYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had
>> teflon
>> tape on the threads...
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>>
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

There are reasons to hire 'professionals', especially if you have the
ability to screw up a Teflon tape job....

I used Teflon tape sometimes dozens of times a day when I worked as a
plumber and renovator. It is a lubricant used only on the threads of
the fittings so the fitting can tighten tight easily which compresses
the O-ring or flare on tight.

'We' then 'test' the fittings before leaving......

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

billy ray wrote:
> A neighbor of my son-in-law used Teflon tape on all the compression fittings
> in his newly remodeled bathroom.
>
> I helped him with his next project which was replacing his kitchen ceiling.
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> news:Utidna2d7NsYdVHYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had
>> teflon
>> tape on the threads...
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>>
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

There are reasons to hire 'professionals', especially if you have the
ability to screw up a Teflon tape job....

I used Teflon tape sometimes dozens of times a day when I worked as a
plumber and renovator. It is a lubricant used only on the threads of
the fittings so the fitting can tighten tight easily which compresses
the O-ring or flare on tight.

'We' then 'test' the fittings before leaving......

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

billy ray wrote:
> A neighbor of my son-in-law used Teflon tape on all the compression fittings
> in his newly remodeled bathroom.
>
> I helped him with his next project which was replacing his kitchen ceiling.
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> news:Utidna2d7NsYdVHYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had
>> teflon
>> tape on the threads...
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>>
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

There are reasons to hire 'professionals', especially if you have the
ability to screw up a Teflon tape job....

I used Teflon tape sometimes dozens of times a day when I worked as a
plumber and renovator. It is a lubricant used only on the threads of
the fittings so the fitting can tighten tight easily which compresses
the O-ring or flare on tight.

'We' then 'test' the fittings before leaving......

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

billy ray wrote:
> A neighbor of my son-in-law used Teflon tape on all the compression fittings
> in his newly remodeled bathroom.
>
> I helped him with his next project which was replacing his kitchen ceiling.
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> news:Utidna2d7NsYdVHYnZ2dnUVZ_ragnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> If I had a nickel for every flare joint I have taken apart, that had
>> teflon
>> tape on the threads...
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> <carnuck@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1171048940.681001.309780@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>>> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
>>> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
>>> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.
>>>
>>
>
>

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

On Feb 9, 1:22 pm, "carn...@hotmail.com" <carn...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.

OK, I tightened it like you mentioned and it does not appear to be
leaking anymore. I bled the system,and the peal got nice and
stiff. However, the clutch does not stay stiff after starting the
engine. It gets soft within seconds. The clutch is new, end-to-end,
minus the hydraulic line. I do not see any leaks anywhere and put
teflon tape around the bleeder screw. I did not bench bleed the
master, the instructions made no mention of it. Any ideas?

Will

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

On Feb 9, 1:22 pm, "carn...@hotmail.com" <carn...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.

OK, I tightened it like you mentioned and it does not appear to be
leaking anymore. I bled the system,and the peal got nice and
stiff. However, the clutch does not stay stiff after starting the
engine. It gets soft within seconds. The clutch is new, end-to-end,
minus the hydraulic line. I do not see any leaks anywhere and put
teflon tape around the bleeder screw. I did not bench bleed the
master, the instructions made no mention of it. Any ideas?

Will

Re: Leaking clutch line
 

On Feb 9, 1:22 pm, "carn...@hotmail.com" <carn...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Teflon tape won't work because it's the flare on the line that does
> the sealing against the inverted flare at the bottom. Try tightening
> the line more, but back it off 1/4 turn first.

OK, I tightened it like you mentioned and it does not appear to be
leaking anymore. I bled the system,and the peal got nice and
stiff. However, the clutch does not stay stiff after starting the
engine. It gets soft within seconds. The clutch is new, end-to-end,
minus the hydraulic line. I do not see any leaks anywhere and put
teflon tape around the bleeder screw. I did not bench bleed the
master, the instructions made no mention of it. Any ideas?

Will