Problems after clutch replacement...

hi guys i have a 318is and i just replaced the clutch i put a whole 3 pice kit in bearing disc and pressure plate the old bearing was makin a lot of noise so i just decided to change the lot while i was at it. it's bk 2gether now and when it's running it's v hard to get gears no prob when car is not running..... didnt have this prob when old clutch was in there! anyone any idea what the problem cud be??????

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[Wayne 962]

It could be that your clutch is not releasing all the way. The test for this is to put the car in neutral, press the clutch pedal in, wait 10 seconds and then put it into reverse. If the car grinds gears at this point, then your clutch is not releasing all the way and is "dragging". You might have to bleed the slave cylinder, or there might be something installed incorrectly with the clutch if this grinding happens.

- Wayne