Clutch pedal is very stiff, seems very "high". At low speeds, (like coming out of first) have OK correspondence b/t engine revs and acceleration with clutch not pressed down. At the top end of first, the engine revs high without any additional transfer to the driveline. It gets worse at higher gears. If I get into second and punch it, no transfer of power. Just slips and the engine whines. If I back off the accelerator pedal, it will eventually grab. If I ease the pedal slowly, I can accellerate (slowly). Basically it seems like something is keeping the clutch from fully releasing. Something to consider, is I have a master cylinder for the later chassis series 240D. Had to get a slave for earlier chassis series 240D to fit on the "new" tranny. Wondering if the master/slave have to be matched (like if the bores are drastically different causing a hydraulic multiplying effect when there shouldn't be) Local mechanic thought perhaps the the slave piston arm is too far in keeping the release fork from going to "relaxed" position. Suggested I put some spacers between the bellhousing and the slave. As a test, I completely removed the slave and tried to start it in gear just to make sure the pressure plate was pushing. Seems to have complete grab - lurched forward and stalled with the brake on. Before the slave was removed, could start in gear without pressing the clutch pedal in - was just like starting in neutral. Going to try the spacers tomorrow night. Will deal with the linkages this weekend.

__________________
Frau Frankenbenz: 1983 240D manual w/ 1984 300SD engine; 81 240D tranny; 2.88 diff. 317,XXX miles.

2004 VW Passat TDI Wagon: Offline awaiting an oil pump balance shaft delete

1978 International Scout 4 Cyl all stock: Awaiting exhaust repair

2005 Ford E350 Diesel: Getting everything from point A to B without complaint