So, step 1: clean the transmission. Â Engine degreaser, brash brush, some elbow grease. Â All clean. Â The main thing to watch out for here is to close up the speedo opening, and the top of the turret. Â You don’t want to get any water down in these. Â I stuffed the openings with absorbent towels, and then taped over the opening with 1 1/2″ masking tape. Â Then I was careful to not direct the water spray AT these taped over openings.
Next install the front and rear transmission oil seals. Â Don’t forget the gasket for the front seal cover. Â Also, be careful of the shim. Â It is probably a good idea to get a replacement of the shim with the gasket, and seals.
Finally, the engine rear main seal. Â I used a dull screw driver to remove the old seal. Â It came out very easily. Â Then used a 2″ section of 1×4 and a small hammer to tap the new seal back into place.
Maria went to the auto part store and bought me a new clutch master cylinder. Â I had a bit of a hard time with the flare-nut that goes into the MC. Â It was frozen in pretty badly. Â Even my flare-nut wrench couldn’t get it. Â I could feel the corners starting to go. Â I used a hammer to shrink the wrench until it was tight…but, still no luck. Â So, I finally resorted to some strong channel locks, and a very tight grip. Â It finally cracked loose. Â I used the flare-nut wrench to do the rest. Â The old MC was badly rusted, inside and out. Â I’m sure that had something to do with why it wouldn’t bleed.
Next up the slave cylinder, and the SS flex line from Advanced Autosports.  I attached the flex line to the slave, then attached the slave to the bell housing, and finally attached the flex line to the flare-nut on the  passenger fire-wall.  This way makes sure that you don’t have any twist in the flex-line.
Replacing the shifter lower boot and bushing: I used a little WD40 to lube the old boot and get it to slide over the top of the shaft. Â I remove the old lower-bushing, and snapped the new one on. Â I also replaced the wavy spring-washer on the upper bushing. Â The old one snaps off, the new one snaps on. Â Finally, I slipped the new boot over the shaft. Â Then I filled the turret with 4oz of tranny fluid, and attached the shifter.
My engine tray was pretty badly caked in oil, dirt, and grime. Â Again, some engine degreaser, dish soap, and a small wire brush made reasonable work of the nasty stuff. Â I noticed on my test drive today that the rear bolt holes have enlarged and the tray has already come back off on the rear edge. Â Might have to find some bigger washers.
Back on her feet, once again. Â Back from two separate test drives. Â One fairly tame, just to make sure it didn’t make any funny noises. Â The second several hours later that was a little more lively. Â I plan to drive the car as a DD as much as possible between now and the first track day to shake out any last minute minor issues.
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