Hi all, noob to this forum.
I took time to look for my specific issue in the other threads but didn't run across it anywhere.
Here's the deal. Installed new Valeo clutch kit, new rear main seal and others not important to this thread. Transaxle went back on fine. I had removed my slave cylinder so as not to bind it during the install. Left the line in so I wouldn't have to monkey with bleeding it. Somewhere along the line I broke the seal of the piston in the slave cylinder so that it built pressure but only to a point, then it popped off it's set point, the boot came undone and the dot4 came pissing out of my bell housing.
I purchased a new slave cylinder and installed it but can't seem to find the armature to set the pin into. In other words it's not seated properly in the housing. Are there any tips or tricks to getting this baby to sit just right or do I need to drop the transaxle again and set it where I can see it?
Thanks for reading this, I know it's a long one, need any and all help I can get.

 

I do find getting the slave back in its hole difficult. Are you having trouble getting the piston onto the throwout fork or the body onto the transmission?

If it did spray brake fluid inside the bell housing, you should probably drop the transmission again to clean your flywheel/pressure plate and clutch disc. Otherwise there will be some major slippage.

 

I figured I'd need to clean it all up, so I'm going to drop the tranny. I'm having trouble getting the piston seated in the fork. Getting it in the transaxle isn't too bad, I open the bleeder valve and press back, close the valve and then insert the slave. Of course with the new one it's a lot easier (just air in there).

 

Would I have issues with the transaxle install if I installed the slave cylinder while the transaxle was out? Do I risk crushing it, any tips on install? If the boot blew off of the slave cylinder and pissed oil through is that slave no good anymore? Thanks for the help by the way.

 

I would connect the slave to the line and let it dangle while installing the transmission. Generally, if the brake fluid comes out in place it's not supposed to, replace it. Being a plastic slave, I'm even more skeptical.

 

That's funny the one I pulled out was completely plastic too. Why wouldn't you install it and get it up against the fork prior to mounting the transaxle? It seems like it would be a heck of a lot easier to find the right fit. Do you risk crushing the slave against the body?
Any recommendations on sl cyl brands?

 

The reason I would install the hose first is because I would fear damaging the plastic slave while installing the hose and would want as much freedom as possible when doing so. I've had my transmission in and out twice. Both times I've simply unbolted the slave and let it dangle. No harm came to it and it's not too bad getting it onto the transmission.

If possible, I would go with an OEM slave. I have had too many issues with non OEM clutch hydraulics in the past on other cars. For me it's worth the peace of mind. I have heard that there are more robust aluminum options, but have not felt the need to replace mine as it works fine.