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Clutch Slip ? (UPDATED)
Wondered if I could pick you brains on this ......
I seem to be getting an occasional gear/clutch slip.Manual box
eg running at approx 1900 revs in 4 th , accelerate up ( not hard acceleration) engage clutch up to 5 th.5th engaged and run up to approx 2200 revs and it slips momentarily back to 2000 revs,then increases to approx 2400 back to 2200 before progressing up through the revs again.
It has happened same with 3 rd up to 4th .
I hope I have explained it well enough ?
Last edited by Wex on 23rd Nov 2007 7:05 pm. Edited 2 times in total
7th Nov 2007 11:20 am
DN D3 Decade
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That doesn't sound to me particularly like clutch slip DW, but do this test, if you drive up a hill in 5th or 6th, and can play tunes with the engine, ie it revs up excessively but road speed doesn't increase as you push the throttle down, That to me is clutch slip.
7th Nov 2007 12:10 pm
Wex
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Thanks DND , I made ahash of explaining/describing it.I edited it above.
It doesnt always happen , noticed it a few weeks back and it has happened more often since.
7th Nov 2007 12:42 pm
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Ah, OK, I would recommend that you do the test I described just once, to minimise possible further damage,(if you have any hills round your way), if the clutch is slipping it will most definately show under those conditions, ie. when the engine is loaded up the most, and will also be accompanied by that awful burning smell from under the car. The sooner you find out whether it is slipping or not the better really, otherwise a worn out clutch plate will continue to eat into the flywheel and add to the repair costs considerably.(sorry if i'm encouraging egg sucking).... Good Luck.Hope its ok.
7th Nov 2007 12:47 pm
Wex
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cheers
Shes booked in for another fault next week and will have them investigate.Unfortuneately theres no smell of clutch plate which would have had me heading for the dealers straight away. Only 2 Thousand klms left on my warranty aswell
7th Nov 2007 3:05 pm
Wex
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Update
Problem has been getting steadily more pronounced.Took it to my dealers this afternoon and took their head mechanic for a spin.5 minutes and a few gear changes later , a clutch fault diagnosed.Needs a new clutch.
Warranty has expired by 1250 klms but I did report it a few thousand back and it was noted.I was supposed to be in for my persistent park brake/gear indicator fault on Thursday but had to cancel because of an important work appointment
Now booked in Monday.No way am I forking out for a new clutch with only 100 k klms on the clock.
AND No way am I going to miss the meet this weekend , might end up getting a free ride back with AA though.
23rd Nov 2007 7:04 pm
Wex
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BLOWN
26th Nov 2007 4:53 pm
WillMyth
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Is it fixed yet .
28th Nov 2007 3:22 pm
Wex
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Location: Knackeragua
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Clutch & flywheel fixed.Now working on two replacement modules to fix the gear display, HDC etc.should be ready by tomorow evening Will.
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