ShaneW Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 Has anyone else had problems with the clutch slipping? I have a 98 Si and it's on it's 3rd clutch and its just started slipping again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 whats the symptoms of a slipping clutch then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneW Posted May 8, 2003 Author Share Posted May 8, 2003 with a slipping clutch you can do 5k revs in 5th gear doing 40mph, also the smell always finds it's way inside the car and it's quite distinct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3V HA Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 shane, my car has done 49k and is on its 3rd clutch!!! i had a new one fitted last week cos the one i had 13months ago was slipping like f*ck! the garage weren't even gonna fit it under warranty cos they said it was burnt out and that i must drive like a rally driver (which i do)! i eventually got one fitted foc cos i work for Ford Motor Company and threatened to send in the auditors to see if they were doing there job right!!! at the end of the day mate, i think its got a lot to do with how you drive your car!! K3V P.S. Do you rest your foot on top of the pedal when not changing, this might have something to do with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneW Posted May 9, 2003 Author Share Posted May 9, 2003 So it's not just me, my cars not even hit to big four-O yet, the clutch thats in was a warranty replacement and it's only done 1300 mile. bag-o-crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 10, 2003 Share Posted May 10, 2003 ive had 2 clutches in 6 months, and a gearbox... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneW Posted May 10, 2003 Author Share Posted May 10, 2003 Me too, original clutch disintigrated at 37k, new cluch saw 38k and failed, driveshaft went at 39k resulting in new gearbox being needed, now with 39291 on the clock it's demanding a new clutch, im gonna try a performance on this tome, see if it lasts longer, probably a blackdiamond or EBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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