Originally Posted by ludeboom
the release fork should have resistance on it if the slave cylinder is removed. it connects to the throwout bearing and then the pressure plate which is not easy to engage by hand.
there is some play but not alot.
that is why the clutch is hydraulic like the brakes
~boom
Thanks for the insight! I didn't want to think about spending some cash to rip out the tranny and work on the plates and stuff. A pain in the ass for a do it yourselfer.
Off I go to find me a slave cylinder (or repair kit... whatever's available)