Do I need to remove engine and transmission to check loose clutch withdraw lever?

[tamo3]

I just replace Clutch Master and slave cylinder and bleed them with HFT Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder

I notice something strange.

The slave cylinder is fully extended. No wonder whenever I push clutch pedal, it was too loose. Looking at FSM, I could not find diagnostic what's wrong with this symptom.

Do I need to remove engine and transmission to investigate release bearing and clutch folk?

I just want to drive my 280z before deep dive onto engine and trans

Thanks for your advice in advance,

tamo3

'75 280z with 4 speed trans.

[beermanpete]

Yes, you need to separate the transmission from the engine to inspect the release arm and bearing. Was the clutch working ok before the hydraulics failed?

[tamo3]

Thanks beerman Pete.

This car has been parked 10 years and I started fixing. Previous owner did not disclose this issue.

Do I have to remove engine in order to separate tranny and engine?

Thanks,

tamo3

[Zed Head]

You can remove the transmission without removing the engine. It's commonly done when swapping transmissions and not too difficult.

Make sure that you get the car high enough to slide the transmission out from underneath before you start. It's really a pain to try to raise the car a little more when you have the back of the engine supported with blocks or a jack. I've found that the car's scissor jack is excellent for supporting the back of the engine, it allows you adjust it up or down as needed to get the proper angle.

92 mm is approximately the distance that you want from the surface that the clutch fork rides on the throwout collar to the surface of the fly wheel. Might be difficult to measure from under the car.

Might be worth your time to install a new clutch set while you're there.

[tamo3]

Thanks Zed Head for your excellent advice.

I started preparing wood engine cradle following this thread.

I will try to remove tranny with your methods.