16Vrhys Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 when driving along its fine but if i put my foot to the floor the revs quickly goes up and then sink down a little , is this the clutch slipping? something in my mind makes me wonder if its to do with the twin cam set up as not had alot of experience with escorts and not to sure on the engines or how they run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Sounds like clutch slip, nothing to do with cams. Could be leaky rear crank seal leaking oil onto clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Vrhys Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 ive noticed my car does leak oil but i geuss it would only be internally if it was the case ?, cars done 98k now and not sure when the clutch was last replaced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 ive noticed my car does leak oil but i geuss it would only be internally if it was the case ?, cars done 98k now and not sure when the clutch was last replaced as Stu said, rear seal dropping oil into the box bell housing and onto the clutch plate, the same oil would then leak out of the often bad joint on the boxs lower plate..... wether that or clutch dying normally, either way the box needs to come off to 100% diagnose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Vrhys Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 how easy are the seals to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Vrhys Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 it deffinatly clutch though , i can put it into fith with the hand brake on and will rev up and up with no pull ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevscort15 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Need to get it changed then ,a lot of people do it there selves but depends whether your mechanical minded or not ,but unless you get the box out ,you aint gong to know ,whether the oil seal is leaking or your clutch is just worn out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Vrhys Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 (edited) yeah i know what u mean mate , i am mechanical minded and im considering giving it ago , just need a little advice on removing the box etc , got a haynes but that only mentions how to remove clutch etc i would take it to a garage but then i'm worried it is the leaking seal , how much would that roughly cost to be done as the clutch fitting is going to cost about £300 at a guess ?calling up tomorrow for quotes. as i dont want to take it in for just a clutch change and it turns out to be megga money bill Edited April 10, 2010 by 16Vrhys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevscort15 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Im lucky in that sense as my mate owns his own clutch centre ,ive only had to use him once but it aint worth getting my hands dirty for what he charges me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 yeah i know what u mean mate , i am mechanical minded and im considering giving it ago , just need a little advice on removing the box etc , got a haynes but that only mentions how to remove clutch etc i would take it to a garage but then i'm worried it is the leaking seal , how much would that roughly cost to be done as the clutch fitting is going to cost about £300 at a guess ?calling up tomorrow for quotes. as i dont want to take it in for just a clutch change and it turns out to be megga money bill Im sure a clutch fitted is more like the £200 mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadge Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) I have been quoted by several garages prices ranging from £190 to £250 for my clutch to be done on a 1.8TD, its going in on Thursday. Edited April 11, 2010 by Gadge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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