when accelerating the revs shoot up and then go back down

[royLeUPO]

when I put my foot to the floor the revs will shoot up as if i were in nuetral the revs then go back down and back up again as the car accelerates, there is like a long delay from putting my foot down to the car accelerating, whats the problem and how much would it cost to sort?

any help appreciated.

Thanks

[LethalLurch]

Does it fluctuate or does it so straight up then back down.

If its wavy i think it may be the clutch slipping.

[Philplop]

Yeah, sounds like the clutch is slipping. Mine did the same, had to accelerate really really gently and gradually, even then it would slip sometimes.

It'll probably get worse pretty quickly if that's what it is.

[royLeUPO]

Yeh that seems to be what it is, how much should I expect to pay for a new clutch fitted, would it be cheaper to buy a clutch and take it somewhere to be fitted, seen clutches around 65 on ebay, anyone been to mr clutch? have one near by and wondering if they will be cheaper than a local garage due to them specialising in clutches?

Thanks for your replys

Nice to know any problems I can get a bit of advice.

How long before the clutch goes completely? Is there much chance of it completely going within the next week or so, have only noticed the slipping a few days ago but it has been doing it fairly consistently since.

Also when replacing a clutch will they need to drain the engine oil or any other fluids as im planning on doing an oil change tommorow and it would be a bit of a nightmare if I went to get my clutch done and for some reason they had to drain it, I doubt they do but dont fancy wasting money on 5l of oil.

Edited May 28, 2009 by royLeUPO

[LethalLurch]

Well how long it lasts depends how harsh you are on the clutch. Hard accelerating will increase wear.

If you clutch goes you cant even limp home so i would get it sorted sooner rather that later to reduce any unnessasry hassle.

As for buying the clutch yourself. I personally wouldnt buy from ebay as it might be the wrong one and you wound know until the car is in pieces in the garage and you've got to pay for the time waiting to get another clutch.

I would go to your local parts warehouse and see how much it is there then get quotes from the garage for them getting the clutch and you getting it to see it it would be worthwile.

But it may not be your clutch, it could be your release bearing or loose clutch cable so dont get the work done until your 100% that is the part thats faulty save wasting your money

Oh and you wont need to drain the oil out again to change the clutch so an oil change will be ok

[royLeUPO]

Well how long it lasts depends how harsh you are on the clutch. Hard accelerating will increase wear.

If you clutch goes you cant even limp home so i would get it sorted sooner rather that later to reduce any unnessasry hassle.

As for buying the clutch yourself. I personally wouldnt buy from ebay as it might be the wrong one and you wound know until the car is in pieces in the garage and you've got to pay for the time waiting to get another clutch.

I would go to your local parts warehouse and see how much it is there then get quotes from the garage for them getting the clutch and you getting it to see it it would be worthwile.

But it may not be your clutch, it could be your release bearing or loose clutch cable so dont get the work done until your 100% that is the part thats faulty save wasting your money

Oh and you wont need to drain the oil out again to change the clutch so an oil change will be ok

Thanks, very useful information, don't think it would be the clutch cable as I replaced this a couple of months back when I changed my pedal box, I have fiddled around tightening and loosening the clutch cable so the spring at the end of the clutch cable is loose/tight, not sure how it should be but either way is still slipping. Whats a release bearing, where is it located? Any idea on how much I should be paying for clutch and fitting?

[DAS HAPPIWAGEN]

Thanks, very useful information, don't think it would be the clutch cable as I replaced this a couple of months back when I changed my pedal box, I have fiddled around tightening and loosening the clutch cable so the spring at the end of the clutch cable is loose/tight, not sure how it should be but either way is still slipping. Whats a release bearing, where is it located? Any idea on how much I should be paying for clutch and fitting?

I think you would know if it was the release bearing, mines on the way out and there is absolutely no way you couldnt have noticed the racket it makes until the clutch is down.