240d 4 speed manual tranny hard to engage clutch

[petecooke]

I have a 240d 4 speed manual transmission that is hard to get into gear. I've replaced the master and slave clutch cylinder. I've tried 2 different master clutch cylinders and I believe the problem is inside the transmission.

When you press on the clutch it's very difficult to put the car in any gear. This is not a air bleed issue. The slave clutch cylinder has a rod that pushes into the transmission and this is where the problem seems to be.

I have over 100k mile on the clutch since it's last been replaced. I was planning on pulling the transmission and replacing the clutch plates while I attempt to resolve this problem.

Does anyone know what the clutch slave cylinder rod pushes on inside the transmission? I've never pulled a transmission but I'm planning on doing this within the next few weeks.

I'd like to order any parts that I might need before I start this project. I feel like something is bent inside the transmission and it's not allowing the clutch plates to fully disengage in order for my to put the car in gear.

I'd love to find a picture of the clutch slave cylinder rod pushing on whatever it touches inside the transmission.

Any ideas/advice?

TIA

pete