Replacing Slave Cylinder for ZF Trans in Car

[ethirtysix36]

Was attempting to bleed my clutch today and shot the dowel pin out of the slave. Assumed the worst when I heard a hollow ping noise. Confirmed when I pulled the slave out a little bit.

Managed to get the old slave out after disconnecting the line and pulling the dowel out. The big concern is getting a new one back in. I don't know if it's even possible to get one with it mounted.

My only only hope is that if the trans is lowered down a little when the trans brace is disconnected I can get one attached.

Has anyone had to do this before? Any tips? I don't even want think about dropping the trans.

[ZekeTheSneak]

Loosen the motor mounts and take the tranny brace out. Lower the back end of the tranny. It's a tight fit but it fits. You might have to remove the intake manifold to let it rock back far enough.

[ethirtysix36]

Loosen the motor mounts and take the tranny brace out. Lower the back end of the tranny. It's a tight fit but it fits. You might have to remove the intake manifold to let it rock back far enough.

Good to know. I am replacing the coolant pipe with the M50 spider hose so the intake has to come off regardless.