Help?! How do I remove clutch master cylinder? Options

[GriffGirl]

It appears my clutch master cylinder went out. I've replaced the slave cylinder already, so that leaves the MC which I believe is back-bleeding; can somebody point me in the direction of where I might find removal instructions? Or give me a rundown on how to remove the MC? I'm picking up a new one today and intend/hope to install it tomorrow.

Thanks!

This post has been edited by GriffGirl: Oct 11, 2008 - 4:31 PM

[GriffGirl]

Okay, these instructions were perfect! It was a total cake walk - the hardest part was just getting up in there at those two bolts on either side of the push rod.

I'm still having the same problem w/the clutch though. Basically car won't go into gear w/the engine running. It goes into gear fine w/engine off, but when it's running 1st is not possible, 2nd requires a great deal of force, and so on. Reverse results only in a horrible gear grinding, so I'm not even gonna attempt to see if it'll go in reverse at all.

When I idle in 1st w/the car running and clutch in, after about 2 minutes the car will start to vibrate hard and will just get worse the longer it runs. RPMs drop too as vibrations increase; if I let it run long enough it will probably stall out. Oh, and there's no burning smell of clutch nor are there any strange noises.

Also, if I start the car in 1st and let up on the clutch as though to drive it, it'll pull forward as it normally should.

My initial thought (obviously) is that this is a hydrolic issue and while there were (and are) no visible signs of leaking, that somewhere it was back-bleeding. I've replaced the slave cylinder to no avail, and have now replaced the MC also to no avail.

Tomorrow I will bleed the system out again - it is entirely possible I didn't flush it properly after replacing the MC. I have two questions: 1, can someone please instruct me as to the proper way to bleed the clutch line? Pedal pressure feels good right now and normal, (pedal play feels correct too) but I'm trying to eliminate the hydrolic system as a cause. 2nd question is: anyone have any ideas as to WTF is going on w/my car?!? Why would the clutch seemingly not disengage? I looked at the synchros too, they appear pretty alright; one is a little wobbly and worn, but doesn't *appear* to be problematic. W/out ever having dealth w/this before, I have nothing to compare it to though.

Help (please)!