Most likely, the slave cylinder is fully extended because the clutch is not
putting any pressure on it.  Pushing on the pedal doesn't work because I'll
bet there is some fluid in that line which is trying to push the slave
piston further than the travel will allow. Try moving the throwout bearing
towards the transmission to see if it pushes the slave cylinder back in and
have someone try pushing the pedal and I'll bet it works fine.

Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Snyder <dipp@ACCESS.MOUNTAIN.NET>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Sunday, March 08, 1998 12:08 PM
Subject: Clutch Question

>I have a 1981 Westy I am restoring.  The engine has been out for several
>years and all hydraulic fluid has been drained. I am in the process of
>replacing the TO bearing and for some reason when I press on the clutch
>pedal (just seeing if things are still working) it wont budge!  I was
>wondering if its because I dont have the hydr. fluid in yet?  Should you be
>able to depress the clutch pedal with the engine and transaxle
disconnected?
>
>Any advice will be appreciated!!
>
>Thanks
>Scott
>