What to use as a cap for the clutch line when removing CDV?

[2ndAmend]

I am working on the car now and could use an answer right away. I am removing the CDV, everyone caps the clutch line but no one tells me what to use to cap it. I can't measure it until it is disconnected and dripping. Any suggestions?

 

[Bowlerguy92]

Black rubber vacuum plug from your local hardware store is usually the best bet

 

[2ndAmend]

Black rubber vacuum plug from your local hardware store is usually the best bet

Don't know what that is.

 

[2ndAmend]

You mean a kit?

 

[2ndAmend]

Any idea what size?

 

[Bowlerguy92]

Don't know what that is.

You'll want a 3/8" I believe

 

[2ndAmend]

Looks like they have a set at O'Rrilieys down the road, I'll go get it. Thanks!

 

[thetalonguy]

I think I just pulled the line upwards and let it drip so ever so slighty while I removed the line CDV. When done, pump the clutch 20 times and it’ll remove any air in the line.

 

[2ndAmend]

DONE! Thanks guys.

Pulling the CDV was a spurr of the moment thing, only hitch was no one in any of the videos I watched said what they used for a cap. BG was right on, I just wasted 20min going out for them. (That, and $9!!!)

 

[2ndAmend]

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You'll want a 3/8" I believe

THANKS!!! BTW: How does a RE owner know these things?!?!?

 

[Bowlerguy92]

THANKS!!! BTW: How does a RE owner know these things?!?!?

My hands weren’t always this clean. When I had more time I used to do a lot of wrenching. Hellcats are straightforward. Even was ASE certified in highschool, whatever that’s worth.

 

[2ndAmend]

My hands weren’t always this clean. When I had more time I used to do a lot of wrenching. Hellcats are straightforward. Even was ASE certified in highschool, whatever that’s worth.

Never suspected! You seem to be more of a platinum collar guy!

 

[Bowlerguy92]

Even platinum collars are washable

 

[2ndAmend]

WOW!

Even platinum collars are washable

I thought they didn't tarnish in the first place!

 

[2ndAmend]

WOW! Most obvious difference is how much easier it is to start from stop in 1st!!! Since day 1, the car would bog when letting out the clutch, I always thought it was the fly-by-wire throttle lagging. Now I know what it really was! It was time delayed clutch engagement! STUPID!!!! I should have done this 4-3/4 years ago!!!!

 

[thetalonguy]

Been telling you for 4 years!!!! Welcome to the club!