I need to replace my 1993 ford escort GT's slave cylinder

Jamie, are you losing any fluid from the clutch master cylinder? By small resistance I presume you mean the pedal feels soft?

If you're losing fluid from the master cylinder you have an obvious leak somewhere and air is getting into the system.

Most leaks occur from the clutch SLAVE cylinder as it does all the work .. If there's no leak from the clutch slave cylinder, suspect the seals inside. It's like a bicycle pump ..the seal inside wears and it won't pump..

You may be able to get an overhaul kit. I'm in the UK .. but here's an Ebay link for a slave cylinder overhaul kit just to show you what it looks like:
FORD CORTINA MK2 CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER REPAIR KIT SP2085
Here's a link to show you what the slave cylinder itself may look like (it may NOT be for your vehicle..)
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FORD FIESTA ESCORT
It's easier and quicker to fit a new slave cylinder than it is to strip down and replace seals with a kit. Be aware, after overhauling or replacing a slave cylinder you have to bleed it - remove the air.

The easiest way of doing this is to make sure the reservoir is fill of fluid, crawl underneath the car with a spanner/wrench, place a rag over the bleed point and get somebody to pump the pedal a couple of times while you undo then tighten the bleed nut.

If it's not the slave cylinder at fault- then it's the master cylinder. Master cylinders also have a 'piston' and rubber seals which wear/perish.
However, it's more than likely that it's the slave cylinder at fault

Hi Paula:
Assuming that it has failed and is being replaced, there's no need to be overly gentle.
Remove the fluid delivery tube by undoing the connector.
Remove the bolt(s) that secure the cylinder.
It should now be able to be removed with a couple of delicate taps from a ball pein hammer, or some gentle prying with a screw driver.
Cheers,

Grab some kitty litter, soak up your mess, and look for where the leak is coming from.

fill clutch master cylinder. there should be a slave cylinder at top of trans case. bleeder on slave cylinder. crack bleeder with clutch applied. (pump up and hold). do same thing until stright fluid comes out of bleeder.. clutch should be solid after this operation.

If you mean the clutch master cylinder, you could have air in the line, or a faulty cylinder. The clutch hydraulic system works the same way the brakes do, it uses fluid pressure to push on the slave cylinder in the transmission housing.

remove the battery and the battery tray,the fluid line and the two bolts that hold on the clutch master and remove.you may need to bleed the new one at the slave cylinder by having someone depress the pedal and letting the air out and tighten the line again before they release the pedal,but i think by pushing the pedal up and down a few times it will be ok. if the shifter wont go into gear or the car starts to move when only slightly moving the pedal of the floor then bleed it.

Make sure it is full of brake fluid first. If it is, check for leaks around the clutch master and slave cylinder. The master cylinder is mounted on the firewall below the brake master cylinder and towards the driver side. Follow the line to find the slave cylinder on front of the transmission. If you find no leaks, either the master and/or slave cylinder is bad or the clutch fingers are broken.

yes it must be replaced very true.

fluid in master cylinder for clutch?

With that Burning Smell it is the Transmission Burning up the Clutches on the Inside. Gonna have to get it Rebuilt.