On 8/15/07, Tom Forhan <fourwdvw@yahoo.com> wrote:

> The big issue is getting the bolt off the part of the
> bracket that faces rear.

This syncro tip from the archives removes the slave and bracket as a unit:

Tim King wrote:
Hey Folks, I've got a slave tip that will save you some time on this.
I got a tip from Daryl at AA transaxle that makes removing the slave
on a syncro a snap. Basically, you just remove the slave bracket from
the tranny by removing ONE snap ring then the clutch lever.

1. Move slave shaft/boot off clutch lever ball. If your >slave is
totally shot, you can usually just push the slave cylinder shaft/boot
off the ball on the clutch lever. If it's a good slave (say you are
just R and Ring the tranny), you may need to open the bleeder to make
it easy to remove. Just lever it free, then let it hang free.

2. Wiggle the clutch lever off the shaft. If it's been there for a
while, you may need some liquid wrench or something, but it should
come off by hand.

3. Pull the bracket and slave off as one unit.

4. Pull the unit down under the van (you put it on ramps, right?) and
work on it where you have access to it from both ends and room for
standard wrenches. You may need to remove a couple of the hose clamps
holding the hose to your tranny to give you more slack.

5. Bolt on new unit and install in reverse.

6. Pressure bleed system and hit the road.

Using this method takes about 30-40 minutes total,>assuming you are
using a pressure bleeder like Brent recommends.
Note: I'm not sure if it's syncro specific -- I think it requires the
flexible plastic fluid lines of the syncro, something my 83 vanagon
was lacking. Have fun. This tip from trannyman extraordinaire
Daryll>at AA transaxle makes a drag of a job a LOT easier. Tim King
Seattle, WA 87 Syncro Westy

BTW there  a boatload of good slave stuff at:
http://www.vanagonauts.com/30.2-Clutch-Slave-Cylinder138.htm
The second article has more syncro tips
--
John Meeks

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm

'91 Multivan, 'ood slave stuff at 85 GL
Northern Michigan
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