...NEED HELP, Do I need to completely pull halfshafts?
how do I save the boots? Am I in over my head?

 

You could be in over you head. Personally I can't help you with the rebuild but I know there are members on here that could. Just have to wait patiently for an answer. I wish you much luck! Hope some members can help.

-Jeff

 

O.K. Here 's the deal...I have replaced the clutch, and the release bearing. The clutch push rod, running through the trans does not seem to reach the pressure plate. There is no resistance on the clutch arm. It almost seems that the new clutch parts and the release rod are not compatible...rod not long enough. I am running out of ideas. I welcome any new ones. Bottom line, with everyting hooked up, the clutch pedal goes straight to the floor and stays there.

Pulling my hair out in Portland

 

you need to purge your lines, the piston has to be able to push fluid and release, with air inside all that the pedal will go to the floor ahnd stay there.