Are all doing that?

[timewind]

When I am fully accelerating in the 4th and 5th gear the revs are going up quicker then the power is at the wheels. For example the revs are going up to 4000 quickly and then are coming back to 3600 and they stay if same acceleration.

Is this just inaccurate revs or could that be a sign wo a worn clutch?

[ribol]

Sounds like the clutch is starting to die a death. You will know soon enough, it only gets worse.

Ivan

[apache]

what mileage?..........symptoms matched mine when clutch wore out

[timewind]

Around 28k miles. Not much for a clutch isn't it?

Regards

Reto

[bjwoods]

Tell that to a diablo owner......

Remember it is a performance car (lots of torque/power), not a rep mobile.

B

[SwanJack]

I had this when my clutch was on its way out also. I lived with it for a while, but the slippage got progresively worse over time and started slipping in lower gears.

[bigjohnboy]

Exactly the same symptoms as mine, I changed the clutch a couple of weekends ago now much better

[timewind]

Just a thought; Wouldn't it be possible that the slave cylinder is somehow wrong adjusted? Would save some money

[GreenV8S]

Is this just inaccurate revs or could that be a sign wo a worn clutch?

You should be able to hear the revs coming down as you ease off the power, this would confirm clutch slip. Unless you drive round it, it'll destroy the clutch pretty quickly.

[the dodger]

Try flooring the accellerator in 5th at low mph say, 40-50mph. If the revs instantly rise your clutch is slipping, and it will not get better! BTW - slave cyl is not adjustable, it's hydraulic (self adjusting).

[tonyrec]

Exactly the same happened to mine recently.....i thought it was either the Clutch or the wheels were spinning whilst accelerating.

It turned out to be the Clutch, which i had replaced and now all is fine again.

Be sure to shop around for a new clutch, i found that prices varied alarmingly!

[timewind]

tonyrec said: Exactly the same happened to mine recently.....i thought it was either the Clutch or the wheels were spinning whilst accelerating.

This is exactly what I am experiencing, feels like the wheels are spinning when accelarating. I think it's definetly the clutch then. Will cost me a good excuse to my lady .... and even worse some $$$ too.

[TonyRec]

I had quotes ranging from £550 to £950 for the same replacement clutch and from TVR repairers so it pays to shop around before wasting money that could be better spent on gallons of Optimax

[SwanJack]

My clutch was replaced by a independent specialist for £430.

[shpub]

Make sure you are comparing like with like. The clutch parts should cost around £300ish and should include new release bearing, actuator fork and both plates. Just replace one plate and you can knock £200 off the bill! Not changing the release bearing and actuator fork is a false economy as well.

The clutch should be the heavy duty/competition stuff expecially for the bigger engined cars. You can fit an SD1 clutch but it won't last long and as the main hassle is in fitting it makes sense to sort out the clutch while the gearbox is out rather than do it on the cheap and have to replace it a few thousand miles on .

Also be aware that many of the bits have changed over the year. Best advice if you want to DIY is remove clutch and see what has been fitted.

Cheapest is not necessarily best in this case. Ask what they will change and what kit they will fit.

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

[ribol]

I think Timewind has a 500? Don't they have some fancy twin plate type of clutch?

Ivan

[tonyrec]

Certainly all the places that i tried quoted around £350 for the complete clutch and the rest was just purely down to the labour charge involved.