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