Slave cylinder stuck in tranie?

[Jpinkowish at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/2/04 9:52:43 AM EST, rob3 at hod3.fsnet.co.uk writes:

> Eventually I selected a two and a half
>  foot chisel tip crowbar and located that on the slave cyl. on the boss 
where
>  the hydraulic hose connection is. (hose already removed). The other end was
>  then conveniently above the bonnet (hood?) slam panel. Then I selected a 
7lb
>  hammer and whacked the end of it. This did the trick in getting that first
>  movement and from there I was able to twist, spray lube and revert to small
>  hammer to finally get it out.

This is precisely what I did to free the slave in my 4kq.  However, I only 
used a 2 or 3lb hammer.  Two or three whacks, and the cylinder was free.

Keeping the chisel tip of the crowbar on the boss for the hydraulic hose is 
important.  Also, wear a glove on the hand holding the crowbar.  It dampens the 
vibration from the whacks and should provide a little protection from the 
hammer if you miss the crowbar and graze your hand.

Jan Pinkowish
'85 4ksq
Bristol, CT