Sick Feeling - Engine not engaging trans.

[Huw Powell]

> As I am getting near firing the new MC engine in my Ur Quattro with '87 5ktq
> trans. I found as I turn the engine by hand (tightening the harmonic pully
> bolt.) that the engine does not seem to be engaging the trans properly.  I
> tried the various gears including reverse.  All seem to be engaging properly -
> at least by feel.  But the wheels and shafts don't turn, as if the clutch is
> depressed. 

Is there any chance that the clutch slave cylinder is somehow stuck, or 
jammed?  (or the master, I guess, or the fluid line clogged, something 
preventing the slave from releasing)

I'm assuming that you have done this sort of thing far too many times to 
have assembled it wrong.

I know it's a pain, but it is easier than taking the transmission off, 
but you could try removing the slave to see what happens.  Or, perhaps, 
just opening its bleed screw.

-- 
Huw Powell

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