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Broken clutch? Confirm my fears

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SteveoS 28 Oct 2013

Mechanically minded people:

Have limited power in any gear, wont go above 20 and revs like mad.

Handbrake up, first gear off the pedal slowly and it doesn't stall.

Need a new clutch?

beardy mike 28 Oct 2013

In reply to SteveoS: Sounds like it. Does it feel like you're slipping the clutch continuously?

OP SteveoS 28 Oct 2013

In reply to SteveoS:

Yep, Feels like there's minimal contact, just enough to keep it going. Didn't really pay attention whilst doing 20 down a duel carriageway though!

jkarran 28 Oct 2013

In reply to SteveoS:

Sounds like a worn out clutch. Unless you have a trusted garage get a few quotes, it's not a very big job and the parts are usually reasonable.

jk

OP SteveoS 28 Oct 2013

In reply to SteveoS:

Speaking to a man about a dog.

Thanks guys.

Cuthbert 28 Oct 2013

In reply to SteveoS:

Put it in a high gear at slow speed with the clutch engaged (pedal up) and try to accelerate. If it slips your clutch is worn.

thin bob 28 Oct 2013

In reply to SteveoS:
I had similar when i put petrol in a diesel engine van. Doubt you've been that daft, though!
(i'd check on the web watchdog etc beforegoing to a chain / specialist, there have been some horrir stories recently...partly to sell newspapers & get publicity, but still...)

wibb20 28 Oct 2013

In reply to jkarran: It can be a big job! with most newer cars using dual mass flywheels, it can run into the thousands... Most manufacturers say you must replace the flywheel when you do a clutch on one of these dual mass setups, and the parts alone can quickly add up, let alone the labour to do so.