Updated 2/5/2008:
over the past few weeks i have replaced the clutch slave cylinder, master cylinder and the damper. bled hydraulics after each part was installed(because i did each about a week apart).

short version: no change. still unable to get in gear with motor running. so, still unable to drive <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

question: when i watch the clutch arm while a helper steps down on the clutch pedal, the clutch arm moves about .75 inch from its resting position. when i open the slave bleeder, it returns to original position, but the clutch pedal stays down on the floorboard. how much movement should i be seeing in the clutch arm if things were working properly? should i be able to push or pull the clutch arm and get it to move( i can't)? any thoughts... lemme know.