Clutch will not disengage

BRENT in 10-uh-C said:
Start the engine and allow it to get up to operating temps. Sometimes the clutch facing will release from the flywheel on its own. If the car is driveable (safely) then driving it in slow-to-fast bursts with the clutch pedal depressed will often times cause it to break free. If you don't feel comfortable starting it in gear and driving it, then you can try placing the rear axle on jack stands and starting the engine. Then allow the rear wheel(s) to turn with the clutch pedal depressed and try jabbing on the brake pedal to free it.

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This advice worked for me. Jacked up rear end, started car in gear, than hit the brakes. Freed right up.

Good luck.
 
In this photo, clutch pedal is NOT depressed, throw-out bearing has not moved forward yet 'fingers' remain stuck in engaged position.
 

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There are two fingers that engage the housing for the throwout bearing. They fit into recesses in the housing. I have seen this on a friend's car and my own where the fingers are not engaged into the recesses. They will still move the throwout bearing and disengage the clutch. At some future time the fingers will snap into the recesses (into the proper position) and the clutch will get out of adjustment so that the clutch will not disengage. The solution is to adjust the clutch. The pedal should move about 1 inch before resistance is felt.
 
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