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You might have some air trapped in the master cylinder, or the new master cylinder is dodgy, did you get a good brand?

They are bolts welded to a plate, just undo the nuts and they will come out ... Thought I had a pic, but I just Tig'ed (well my mate did) two M8x25 bolts to a small square of stainless 1.5mm plate (so it wouldn't turn).

I replaced my tank a while ago and got a full set of fittings, I don't remember having too many problems removing the old bits. I do remember thinking that I might have struggled if I had used plain nuts and bolts rather than the proper captive...

Cheers mate. Is it possible to extract the old bolt from above? I’ve got some of the “special” bolts on order as part of the fuel tank fixings kit. I couldn’t see how to do it! Mind you, I had had enough of it by then. Bloody rusty piece of **** !

If you are referring to the ones on the rear crossmember I replaced them with standard bolts on mine and some large washers. Although a bit of a fiddle there is enough space to get a ring spanner onto them in the crossmember even for large ham...

I’ve dropped the fuel tank to do some chassis repairs and I’ll be needing to replace the two captive bolts that hold the rear of the tank/cradle up. Is this possible without major cut-and-shut surgery? Trying to plan ahead for tomorrow, couldn’t...

You won’t regret buying that. It’s a brilliant bit of kit that can be used on and off the vehicle. Just remember to put the fitting on before you flare it 😁

This is the one I opted for. It seems to be sold by multiple retailers, but the next day delivery was just too tempting. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01M4RC2YW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Do you have a link to the actual one you bought. Many thanks

Cheers for all the suggestions. This arrived today and I’m suitably impressed with the quality for the price. I’ll be punching the missus later using the special grease, being extra careful not to get any near her mouth.

End feed for me, but useful for the a/c pipes.

Useful for re-plumbing the CH system at home then!

I have one much the same in my toolbox at work, iirc does up to 3/8 or 1/2 inch pipe!

Cheers mate. I saw your thread from a few years back, good to see you’ve got on with that tool. I think I’ll end up going for this one.

Cheers. I think that’s the style I’ll be going for. That seems a good price for anything made in England these days!

Cheers, Dippy. I find the Sealey range of tools to be mostly very reliable!

Had no issues with the one gstuart linked to. About £35 when I got mine a few yrs ago.

Plus 1 as also used it for my rear brake lines, made perfect flares each and every time , that’s when i remembered to put the nuts on before flaring them 🤣

Another vote for the one Gary linked

Looks a quality bit of kit! But out of my price range for want I’m needing it for.

https://www.mymotorworld.com/draper-expert-brake-pipe-flaring-slider-kit?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw57exBhAsEiwAaIxaZl1SF-Lpchhu0XoV_M9PCkj35THC_iNnSK0ZIGwzLyhLFw_R6Bv2DBoCa3oQAvD_BwE This is the one i have, best thing i ever bought, have a few...

I like the Sealey ones, IIRC they do several sets ... https://www.sealey.co.uk/search?q=Brake+flare+tools

Hi Found this very good, 3/16 and 4.75 are virtually the same size https://www.frost.co.uk/4-75-mm-din-flaring-tool/