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Title: Problem with clutch?
Post by: Anonymous on February 25, 2006, 06:22

To say the least, I dont know all that much about engines and Ive been experiencing this problem when I shift gears,the rpms rev up before the acceleration kicks in. I could be crusing along at 45 mph and step on the gas and it doesnt go any faster for a second until after the rpms rev up.
Is this a problem with the clutch or what? if so, if a new one is needed, does anyone have any advice for a better clutch?

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Post by: Slacey on February 25, 2006, 07:17

It sounds like the clutch is slipping, which means a) it's worn, or b) it's contaminated. How many miles on the car?

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Post by: philster_d on February 25, 2006, 09:25

Dont leave this too long, by the sound of it you could find you get stuck somewhere with no drive.

Phil

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Post by: kanujunkie on February 25, 2006, 20:35

from time mine started to go to it being dead was about 2 months and just over 2000miles, treat her really gently in between now and having it seen to

Title: miles
Post by: Anonymous on February 26, 2006, 01:22

Quote from: "Slacey"It sounds like the clutch is slipping, which means a) it's worn, or b) it's contaminated. How many miles on the car?

I have about 54,000 miles

Title: Re: miles
Post by: kanujunkie on February 26, 2006, 08:15

Quote from: "roadsterS"
Quote from: "Slacey"It sounds like the clutch is slipping, which means a) it's worn, or b) it's contaminated. How many miles on the car?
I have about 54,000 miles

mine went after 34K, so 54K is excellent life, give it a rest and have a new one fitted, your looking at £300 mark fitted

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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Anonymous on February 25, 2006, 06:22