Hydrolic Tranny WOES!

[golfballs]

I have had some severe problems with my tranny since I have replaced it and the clutch.  It seems that the clutch does not always engage/disengage.  For instance if i push in the clutch to change gears 80% of the time it is great, but 10% of the time it seems that it just hits the floor or is too weak and it will not go into or out of gear and the other 10% of the time it seems that I can feel it give out about 1/2 way throught the shift.  As i said i replaced the tranny with a new euro Sport factory replacement and an ECS stage 2 clutch.  I have also replaced the primary and secondary clutch cylinders.  I just cant seem to get it working right.  Is there a better primary or secondary cylinder available or is it possible I have an air bubble?  Please help!!!

The only thing I have gotten to work is double clutching, but it does not help wehn I have the clutch on the floor and it will not come out of gear. (all though it will coast so it seems it is partially working)

[GTIguy20v]

whats your year modle and what tranny is it?  It sounds like you need to bleed your clutch.

[enginerd]

yeah sounds like an air bubble. Try bleeding it. The 02J actually bleeds pretty easy, the 02m is a mfker to bleed.

[golfballs]

I have a 2003 GTI 1.8t.  I have bled and bled the clutch.  I can not seem to get it right.  I can say that the bleader just doesn't seem to seat tightly.  I have gotten the bleeder hand tight (snug) and it still allows air in.  To get it tight I had to use pliers since the wrench would not hold the plastic tight enough.  Does any one make a speed bleader for it?