> > On Thu, 9 Apr 1998, Scott Snyder wrote: > > > problem.......The clutch pedal will not depress unless the bleeder valve is > > open. Could it be that the engine needs to be installed first so the clutch > > pressure plate presses the T/O bearing in??? > > Yes. Your slave is fully extended. > Hmm, Tom has an awfully good point here that I didn't think about when composing my response. Since the clutch release lever arm is so easy to push due to the lack of a return spring, it could indeed be that the slave cylinder piston is fully extended with the clutch pedal up and has no motivation to retract. -- Sean Bartnik Fredericksburg, Virginia 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L Westfalia 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible http://www.type2.com/bartnik/myvan.htm http://www.mwc.edu/~sbart7kb/vwbooks.htm |
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