New clutch

[Morgan]

I recently had a new clutch installed in my five speed 76, 2002. Before the installation the shifting was smooth. With the new clutch, it takes a few gear shifts at the start before it functions smoothly. Once I go thru the gears all is good. I also noticed that if I just go out and sit in the car and not start it up, the gears seem to shift fine. Any ideas?

[Son of Marty]

Well the first two things come to mind, one is the wrong throw out bearing was used for the 215 clutch, and the second is if they replaced the slave cyl it was installed with the bleeder facing up as would be normal for most slaves but not the 320i 5 speed.

[BeMyWay]

Did you install new bushings?

 

Also, check if the shifter assembly was installed correctly.  I have not experienced what you are going through, but I'm just following what is recommended by the e21 repair manual shown below.

 

 

Following is the installation of my clutch slave assembly:

 

Edited February 9 by BeMyWay

[Hans]

Did you bleed with person pumping pedal? Does the shifter platform attach to the tunnel?

[Morgan]

Thanks for the suggestions. Much appreciated. I will check them out and get back to you.

[OldRoller]

You might check the trans fluid level also while you're there. Low fluid level will cause the same symptoms. 

[M3M3]

Clutch is not fully releasing.

 

wrong throw out bearing

air in the system

Clutch fork not on pivot pin or bent

Pivot pin damaged

 

 

[jgerock]

Or Floor mat getting in the way of a full clutch pedal depression.