The clutch fingers look pretty worn out, and I'd replace the clutch just on principal because everything is taken apart. But what makes you think the clutch slave and fork are bent? I can't really see anything in the pics you took that looks obviously wrong.

actually, the inside of the bellhousing should be dirty, but it should also by DRY. it looks very wet to me, and that means something is leaking. if it's trans fluid... you might be looking at a rebuilt trans. If it's oil, you just need to replace the rear seal on the motor (which is pretty easy and cheap to do)

 

Thanks,

Yes, the clutch will be replaced with a Racing Beat standart one. This one:
http://www.racingbeateurope.com/b-3-...h-b-1032-p.asp
My guess it has never been replaced. Some other stuff will be replaced while I am in there. Would love some straight cut gears, but to much $$$

For the wet bellhousing, thats coolant. I had a heater core hose bursting at 8 grand last week fogging the autobahn like 007
While removing engine there was still rest of coolant in some of these hoses and went over the bellhousing. My bad. Still have a mess under the car.

For the bent shaft thing. Its the black mounting thats bent to the front. I dont kow if thats critical or not.
You can see it in the first picture its connected to the ring around the transmission shaft and is not centered anymore.

For the rest I am happy I got it out, now I can proceed with the rest.

Steven

 

These photos are beneficial to me as I will be doing this within the next couple months. Keep the pictures coming on your progress.

 

i have always taken the UIM off the engines and left the trannies in the car for about the last 10 years.

 

Well the engine is out now, and I am going to remove all that little plastic clips and stuff. Basically getting everything out to paint the bay. So its more than just removing the motor.

Steven

 

it was more for those who wanted the opinion.

i see it as this:

the engine has to get stripped down regardless if it is in the bay or out of it. with the UIM off it is easier to unmount the transmission, it is a few steps less to leave the transmission inside the car than to pull it out unecessarily.

this also allows you to not have to pull the main engine harness.

all this saves me several hours worth of work and hassle.