clutch problem

[Camble]

I don't have the greatest knowledge when it comes to the engine etc part of the car, but over the last couple of days I noticed that my clutch felt really wierd.

It was quite stiff to depress and it felt really crunchy, tonight when I was driving home anytime I went over 20mph in any gear up to 5th, it was just revving but no power was going anywhere.

Does this mean my clutch has gone? Sorry to be a pain, but I couldn't find anything when I searched

Thanks in advance
Liam

 

[Budgie]

So the revs were going up, but no physical acceleration? Clutch is slipping, if so.

 

[Camble]

yeah, as if it was wheel spinning but it clearly wasn't :|

What does that mean? New clutch?

Thanks btw

 

[Budgie]

I'd imagine so, yeah. Clutch kit's about £100, but most of the cost will be labour. ):

 

[Camble]

ffs. 3 days before christmas and I need the car :|

Worth a crack myself do you think or just go to a garage?

 

[Budgie]

I've done a few myself. It's not rocket science. All depends how handy you are with the spanners!

 

[sideways danny]

did it get any better when it warmed up? the stiff pedal and slipping clutch suggest something is physically stuck to me, maybe even frozen up

 

[not normal dan]

did it get any better when it warmed up? the stiff pedal and slipping clutch suggest something is physically stuck to me, maybe even frozen up

Wouldn't surprise me with current weather conditions at all!

 

[Camble]

I've done a few myself. It's not rocket science. All depends how handy you are with the spanners!

I'm handy with a spanner, I'll buy myself a manual lol.

did it get any better when it warmed up? the stiff pedal and slipping clutch suggest something is physically stuck to me, maybe even frozen up

I went out for about 30 mins and I didn't notice it get better, as soon as I got home I popped the bonnet and pulled the clutch cable to see if it was getting stuck or anything...It was dark though so couldn't really tell.

 

[Camble]

Rang up a couple of garages this morning and they're all quoting £400 + which I think sounds a bit steep, I know it's a big job.

 

[Camble]

Got it to a garage this morning, they told me it should be ready for tomorrow for £230 + VAT which I think is quite reasonable.

They rang my a minute ago, however, to tell me my speedo wasn't working...Anyone got any ideas?