Clutch issues again!

jbc426 said
My American Powertrain hydraulic release bearing is designed to move 1/2 inch. Are you able to verify that yours is moving a full 3/4 inch when depressed?

I understand your frustration, as I've had my transmission in and out about 5 times between swapping in, out and in a five speed and then discovering I also had clutch and release linkage issues. It's currently coming back out to have the pressure plate rebuilt at McLeod again. (oil contamination the last 2 times.)

It sounds like you have incorrect parts in the pressure plate/ clutch disc components. I don't think its a good idea to run the car with the washers, because the thickness required is not a known dimension. If too thick, they could cause slippage under load.

Thanks again for the replies guys, so i have installed some washers between the flywheel and pressure plate (from memory they are 1.5mm), and this seems to have made it driveable, although the clutch would release as soon as i lift the pedal off the floor, i then made a bit more of an adjustment with the pedal rod under the dash, and that helped a bit more, so now i will purchase some proper shims, as i only used normal washers to test. So yes at this stage its driving well and pedal release feels ok, jbc426 i believe you are right about incorrect parts, i repeatedly told the shop that the pp diaphragm "fingers" weren't angled out enough so there wasn't enough movement, plus the clutch disc being a little thicker didn't help the situation!
Thanks again guys.