I've noticed an increased difficulty when trying to get moving in 1st gear. Basically feels like I'm trying to start in 2nd.
I have to rev the engine a lot, then the car kinda starts moving then the revs drop to idle as I continue to release the clutch and finally everything is normal as I fully depress the pedal. Feels like it's my first time driving a manual. It is a lot of jerking back and forth.
Weirdly I get this a lot less when the engine is not fully warmed up or when it is very cold outside.
Wondering if this is the clutch trying to tell me it's about to commit death. I know the clutch is pretty worn out since the biting point is at the top of the pedal travel, but I didn't expect it to give me such trouble so soon.
Are these signs of a bad clutch?
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Re: Are these signs of a bad clutch?
The biting point doesnt have to mean anything.
-If you think its slipping go to motorway put it in a high gear (4,5) ( low revs then floor the gas pedal and hold it.)
See if the revs are climbing, and speed is not. ( if this happens its slipping)
Do this 3-4 times because it will put heat into the clutch and see if if it will slip.
-If you think its slipping go to motorway put it in a high gear (4,5) ( low revs then floor the gas pedal and hold it.)
See if the revs are climbing, and speed is not. ( if this happens its slipping)
Do this 3-4 times because it will put heat into the clutch and see if if it will slip.