Clutch slave ??
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Clutch slave ??
1989, I am a fair amateur mechanic. I have read a few threads on this subject and concluded I have a leaky clutch slave. I could not locate a new unit but did find a rebuild kit on ebay. I removed a cylindrical switch (back up?) next to the slave for access and assume that it will just screw back in later. The slave is mounted on two studs, the nuts came off easily but it appears that the studs need to come out to get room to remove the slave and get a wrench on the line fitting. The studs need a torx external socket to remove so I will get a set. Should I anticipate any issues removing the studs or installing the rebuild kit other than making sure I put the o ring in the correct direction? Thanks.
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I would make the suggestion that if you have not been to zfdoc.com please go & read up on what Bill has to say. I think it will be useful to you. He makes suggestions about "how to's" that are valuable.
On another note. I've a 90 & I can't see that there should be much difference from your 89 to my 90. I was able to loosen the line before removing the nuts from the studs. It's tight up there & I used a line or flair wrench. They usually are shorter in lenght than a std open-end wrench. I also was able to manouver the slave out....took a bit o moving around...without the studs or anything else being removed. However, you do what is easiest for you....I'm just saying that the slave will come out without removing anything else, on my 90 at least.
Sorry, one more thing. Most dealers that are out of stock will say the target is June/July for availibility. It is my understanding that whatever is left in the system is NOS, with all the defects. I believe that applies to the parts stores also.
Tom
On another note. I've a 90 & I can't see that there should be much difference from your 89 to my 90. I was able to loosen the line before removing the nuts from the studs. It's tight up there & I used a line or flair wrench. They usually are shorter in lenght than a std open-end wrench. I also was able to manouver the slave out....took a bit o moving around...without the studs or anything else being removed. However, you do what is easiest for you....I'm just saying that the slave will come out without removing anything else, on my 90 at least.
Sorry, one more thing. Most dealers that are out of stock will say the target is June/July for availibility. It is my understanding that whatever is left in the system is NOS, with all the defects. I believe that applies to the parts stores also.
Tom
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From: Santa Rosa CA
I would make the suggestion that if you have not been to zfdoc.com please go & read up on what Bill has to say. I think it will be useful to you. He makes suggestions about "how to's" that are valuable.
On another note. I've a 90 & I can't see that there should be much difference from your 89 to my 90. I was able to loosen the line before removing the nuts from the studs. It's tight up there & I used a line or flair wrench. They usually are shorter in lenght than a std open-end wrench. I also was able to manouver the slave out....took a bit o moving around...without the studs or anything else being removed. However, you do what is easiest for you....I'm just saying that the slave will come out without removing anything else, on my 90 at least.
Sorry, one more thing. Most dealers that are out of stock will say the target is June/July for availibility. It is my understanding that whatever is left in the system is NOS, with all the defects. I believe that applies to the parts stores also.
Tom
On another note. I've a 90 & I can't see that there should be much difference from your 89 to my 90. I was able to loosen the line before removing the nuts from the studs. It's tight up there & I used a line or flair wrench. They usually are shorter in lenght than a std open-end wrench. I also was able to manouver the slave out....took a bit o moving around...without the studs or anything else being removed. However, you do what is easiest for you....I'm just saying that the slave will come out without removing anything else, on my 90 at least.
Sorry, one more thing. Most dealers that are out of stock will say the target is June/July for availibility. It is my understanding that whatever is left in the system is NOS, with all the defects. I believe that applies to the parts stores also.
Tom
