**Over Reving/Under Accelerating**

[Virtual_Unknown]

In the last couple of days my car has started playing up, if i accelerate gentley then everything is ok, but if i attempt to accelerate quickly then the revs go straight up but the car accelerates slowly and even though i havent lifted my foot off the accelerator the revs start to drop to match the acceleration.

Anyone any idea's? with my limited knowledge i thought it may be something to do with a blowing exhaust?

 

[John D]

From my limited undertstanding of mechanics it sounds like your clutch is knackered. It's slipping under full load, so must be worn out

 

[Djw John]

Yeah clutch is slipping mate

 

[Hawkeye]

Clutch....

 

[Virtual_Unknown]

and im guessing the resolution is a new clutch?

how long will this one last as it is?

 

[Mr.AdamB]

not long

 

[G_F]

Maybe not new clutch time, take it to a garage and ask them to adjust it for you, drive it again and see if that solves it.

I know people who have changed there clutch when its only been half worn and once its out, theres no point in putting it back in + you still get charged the same amount.

 

[Virtual_Unknown]

cheers for the advice - if it does need replacing, whats a rough guide price?

 

[Virtual_Unknown]

and im assuming Clio clutches are definately adjustable?

 

[Virtual_Unknown]

Ive just been told that Mk1 Ph3 are self adjusting clutches so if its slipping then it needs replacing?

Can anyone confirm this?