paul ,
i will check the spring on sat, its worth a shot!!! (although i doubt it will be,nothings ever that easy for me..lol plus 99% it feels really good)
i cant see bugger all outside at the mo,and im out all day 2morrow.
i have not disconnected the slave cylinder yet,if i did,what should i /should not see?

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cheers for all your help so far
pat.