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My 97 Trans Am clutch pedal stays on the floor and must be returned by slipping my toe under the pedal and flipping it back up. The clutch is a Valeo style (all LT1 engines with manual trans used this type, it is a pull type release bearing insted of a push type) and I am running stock GM clutch hydraulics (replaced w/new back in 2006. Trans (t-56 6 speed) shifts fine when the clutch is depressed and engages strong when the pedal is all the way up, ie. no slippage. The clutch seems to have good spring tension but is hanging up somewhere durring the process of raising my foot. There is no interference under the instrument panel and the clutch resivour is full. The hydraulics seem to be in good woeking order.

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Have you checked the pedal spring?
Most cars but not all have a pedal hanger spring, this keeps the pedal up and off the floor even if not connected to anything.
These springs do break and when they do the symptoms you report are the outcome.
If you get on the floor and look up at your pedal hangers, and with your free hand check the pedal operation/swing. If your vehicle has this spring you will see it as you look up, if the spring is broken it is a simple job to replace it.

Some vehicle have a spring like this:
http://www.sz-wholesaler.com/userimg/633/656sw2/clutch-pedal-replacement-xd4200lh-59.jpg

While other vehicles have a spring like this:
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=125083&stc=1&d=1279550416

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