Clutch bleeding

Tiny
PHILWOOD
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  • 2008 VAUXHALL COMBO
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 120,000 MILES
I have fitted a new dual mass and 3 piece clutch kit, converted the old CSC pipe to the new supplied push fit plastic connector. I have been bleeding the clutch all day but it's not getting any better, the clutch pedal is biting right at the top and feels like it will slip under load. I can engage all gears no problem the clutch just doesn't feel like it's releasing in gear. Is there an easy way to bleed the clutch system or something wrong? Thanks, Phil
Monday, June 22nd, 2020 AT 12:41 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

This vehicle isn't offered in the US, so I have no technical info specific to the vehicle. However, I will try to help.

I need to know what all was replaced. Was it the clutch and pressure?

Joe
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 7:10 PM
Tiny
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Yes new dual mass flywheel, new clutch plate new pressure plate and new concentric slave cylinder.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 11:53 PM
Tiny
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Are you able to access the bleeder? Have you tried gravity bleeding it? When you gravity bleed it, make sure the clutch pedal is fully at the top of its travel.

Let me know what you have done already to bleed the system. To be honest, if there is air in the system, I would be expecting the opposite to happen, spongy pedal, not wanting to disengage the transmission/engine. The idea that it grabs when the pedal is near the top doesn't make sense to me unless something wasn't installed correctly. What makes it worse for me is I have no technical info on this vehicle, so I can study the system to determine what could cause it.

Let me know.

Joe
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 AT 8:31 PM

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