[Mac VABCH]

Switch to a hydraulic t/o bearing and all your problems will go away. I have had good luck with Quarter Master bearings. Hydraulic T/O are harder to install and set up and my require the trans to come in a out a couple of times to get the setup right. I think most of the slave cylinder issues are related to the force and distance require to move the clutch fork to disengage the clutch. With a Hyd t/o the pedal stroke is shorter and there are no linkage issues to deal with. I don't think heat is the big issue. I still have my line in the original place next to the headers. I am using Castrol SRF fluid and the headers are ceramic coated. My car is track only and generates a tremendous amount of heat. Since I switched to a hydraulic t/o I haven't had any issues. Good Luck send me a PM if you want to talk about it some more...Mac