One must, or really should, always at least bleed the clutch hydraulics when
installing a new clutch in a vanagon.
It's not a complete job if that's not done.
It does sound like your clutch hydraulics are not fully healthy ...
and hopefully everything about the installation of the clutch itself is
perfect.

Scott
turbovans
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jamie Fitterer" <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 8:08 AM
Subject: Clutch

HEy Everyone, I just put a new Clutch in my 84 westy and I was expecting the
actual clutch to be different after install.  What I mean is when I push the
clutch pedal down the catch point is still ALL the way at the bottom.  I did
not open the system so I know I did not introduce any air.  The clutch works
and the van shifts ok.  (gear oil next) I guess my question is how to suck
up all that play in the clutch pedal?  I have had it on the floor and go to
Reverse and it grinds just a little bit.  I can't go much further.  Thanks
everyone.                                      =