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YOUR RESEARCHNew guy: clutch slave install question
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Replace ims and got the transmission reinstalled
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I've swapped the IMS and got the transmission reinstalled.
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Somewhere, maybe the WSM, also shows levering the slave to run the second bolt in after the first is in place.
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The problem is not getting the bolts started but that they stop tightening after getting about half way to fully located.
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Once screws are fully seated and torqued, tighten the bleed screw shut again.
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TLDR: should the clutch slave bolts need much force to seat fully?
First post here so quick intro: recently purchased a 2001 C2 M6 Cab. Great car. I decided to swap the IMS for peace of mind. I'm doing this on jack stands in my garage, for my sins!
I've swapped the IMS and got the transmission reinstalled. With some struggle I've had the clutch slave back on (twice!) But the bolts stop turning about half way in. There's about half an inch of thread still visible.
I'm concerned they're cross threaded although have started the by hand each time. The bolt threads look good but I cannot see the holes well enough to check them.
Part of me is thinking the side loading of the clutch mechanism is causing this and I should just more force. That said I _really_ don't want to find out that I'm wrong!
I'm planning to try threading the bolts in without the slave in place tomorrow. I didn't think of that this until I was in the shower!
I appreciate input from those that have done this.
Edit to add: I have searched here and found a lot of great info that has helped get this far - thank you!
TIA
Neil
Put a hose on the bleeder nipple and crack it open.
Tightening should now go easily. Once screws are fully seated and torqued, tighten the bleed screw shut again.
Depress the clutch pedal a couple of times. Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir and top up by the same amount as bled earlier.
I thought I'd add the outcome in case it helps anyone searching the forum in the future: the threads were damaged so I had to drop the trans again and clean them up w a tap.
After reinstalling the trans I let the pressure out of the system so I could install the cylinder more easily. By keeping the reservoir topped up I avoided the need to bleed the clutch.
Thanks for the advice!
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