Clutch problems

[low n slow]

Hi all i am new to the site and could do with a little help. I have a T25 bus that i have converted to a camper,the previous owner put a 16 turbo diesel engine in it ot of a passat.The problem i have is the clutch is very very high and struggles to pull off ,i have replaced the clutch twice thinkn it had got the wrong clutch kit in it.On pull off you really have to rev it to get the van goin, as the clutch is hydrolic i carnt see any adjustment on it.
When the van is moveing it flys the gearing seems very high ,when i took the gearbox out for the first time i noticed the clutch plate looked brand new, so replaced it with a kit form eurocarparts and they had a bit of a job matching the parts ,so i put that in and it was just the same,i then purchased a new kit for a 1.6 vw t25 from them and put that in last week ,but still the same ,i just carnt understand wot the problem is ,is it the gearbox? any help would be great. i am goin try put some pics on tonight . Thanks Tony.

[Plasticman]

welcome fella
you say clutch high?
I will assume you are setting off in 1st gear, ok once you have the van rolling how fast are you going on tickover/idle,
rough idea of speeds through gears 4sp or 5sp
your terminology is taking a bit of understanding is all,
mm

[low n slow]

I have found some numbers on the bottom of the box i hope this helps,they were hard to make out with all the gunk on them so this is the best i can do AAP3029 .

[Plasticman]

hi could you answer the questions i asked please
cheers mm

[California Dreamin]

As he said ^^^^^I have difficulty in understanding your descriptions.
Are you saying the clutch 'bite' point is high?
The confusing bit is you say you are having to rev the van to pull away....as if 1st gear is too high...
I know this sounds really stupid but are you sure this is not a 5 speed gearbox and you are pulling away in second gear?
Has it still got the original gear knob with the gate markings?
Clutch free play is adjustable at the clutch master cylinder end but very awkward to get to.
Does the clutch slip once engaged and moving?

Martin

[low n slow]

Hi sorry ,i think it is a 4 speed i am unable to ask my frend who i purchased the van from as he passed away and the van was sitting in his drive for five years,he replaced the engine which was a1.9 petrol to a 1.6 turbo diesel.As for pulling off in second gear, that is the feeling i get when i pull off although the van does seem to have four gears,the gear knob just as four speed marked on it and if the gear box was replaced for a five speed he may not have changed the stick assembly,is there any marks on the box apart from the ones i have listed ? many thanks for the replys .

[faggie]

have you tried bleeding the clutch

[Plasticman]

where are you
mm

[low n slow]

Hi ,yes i have bled the clutch and the bite starts to bite halfway I no this may be as stupid question but if the gearbox is a 5 speed would first be in the same position as a normal 5 speed box or would it be a dog leg style first position ,i am based in stoke on trent .Thank you for the replys.

[Plasticman]

rev =hard left and fwd
1st =hard left and back
2nd=-fwd
3rd=back
4th=hard right and fwd
5th=hard right and back

4sp
rev =hard left and fwd
1st=fwd
2nd=back
3rd=hard right and fwd
4th=hard right and back

that help at all
mm

[low n slow]

Well wot can i say a massive thanks to everyone who replied to my post,got in the van this morning and found anouther gear yee the van is fitted witha five speed box to my suprise,dont i feel a knob even thou the gear knob does say for speed ,like i said a big thanks guys ,take care.

[Plasticman]

so your not going to buy another clutch or two or three,,,,,,,
mm

[lloydy]

this is the best i can do AAP3029

was just gonna post AAP = 5speed

[California Dreamin]

I laughed my piggin boobs off reading this

Good on ye mate...now you've Just gotta get used to the wonders of the dog leg 5speed

Martin

[Plasticman]

Op ought to rename themself ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,3speed
mm