[hughc]

" discovered the clutch "fork" is making contact with the fingers of the pressure plate so I assume the fork is either worn or bent.[/QUOTE]

Shouldn't the clutch "fork" be held firmly in place on the throw out bearing? I can't understand how the fork would be touching the pressure plate springs unless it was improperly installed at some point in the past, or as you say the fork could be damaged.

I'm just trying to visualize your situation as I also have to replace my clutch so this is all new to me.