Clutch Master Cylinder - Right Tools for the Job
The short version:
What tools are required to change out the clutch master cylinder in a 93 5-speed?
The long version:
Yesterday, when I tried to leave for work, my clutch pedal sank to the floor and stayed there. Thanks to previous posts and a few puddles of brake fluid on the ground (and in the cabin under the master cylinder), I was able to determine that both my clutch master and slave cylinders failed. Last night, I replaced the slave... a bit of grunting and swearing was involved, but all went well. Tonight, I tried to remove the old master, and for the life of me cannot remove the nut from the left stud (inside the firewall, opposite side of the clutch assy from the brake pedal). I'm guessing I don't have the right tool for the job, but I've tried an open-ended wrench, a box wrench, and a 4-inch long 1/4" drive ratchet with a deep well socket. All three of these, I can't find room to turn. I've also tried a standard socket (bottomed out on the stud), and a 3/8" drive ratchet (can't squeeze past the relays) and 10# breaker bar (again, can't find room to turn). At this point, I'm about to throw in the towel and pay a machanic to do it for me. What is the correct tool to get into that small space and break the nut loose?
Any info from anyone who has done this repair would be appreciated. A lot of people have said this is an easy job, and it seems like it would be if I could just get to the nut.
What tools are required to change out the clutch master cylinder in a 93 5-speed?
The long version:
Yesterday, when I tried to leave for work, my clutch pedal sank to the floor and stayed there. Thanks to previous posts and a few puddles of brake fluid on the ground (and in the cabin under the master cylinder), I was able to determine that both my clutch master and slave cylinders failed. Last night, I replaced the slave... a bit of grunting and swearing was involved, but all went well. Tonight, I tried to remove the old master, and for the life of me cannot remove the nut from the left stud (inside the firewall, opposite side of the clutch assy from the brake pedal). I'm guessing I don't have the right tool for the job, but I've tried an open-ended wrench, a box wrench, and a 4-inch long 1/4" drive ratchet with a deep well socket. All three of these, I can't find room to turn. I've also tried a standard socket (bottomed out on the stud), and a 3/8" drive ratchet (can't squeeze past the relays) and 10# breaker bar (again, can't find room to turn). At this point, I'm about to throw in the towel and pay a machanic to do it for me. What is the correct tool to get into that small space and break the nut loose?
Any info from anyone who has done this repair would be appreciated. A lot of people have said this is an easy job, and it seems like it would be if I could just get to the nut.
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