[Jim Weatherall]

I recently had to replace the seal on my hydraulic throwout bearing and I have not gotten it completely bled and working right yet. It really sounds like your throwout bearing is not completely releasing the clutch. The toploader will shift like a dream otherwise.

Two things to check are pedal stroke and air bled out of the system. A correctly installed hydraulic throwout bearing will have a pedal stop to prevent over extending the bearing. So be sure it is completely bled and if you have a pedal stop, can you adjust it to get more release.

Test with the car in gear, engine off, on a slope or with someone giving you a little shove and see if pushing the clutch will let the car roll.