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08 May 2002, 05:21 PM

Dracoro

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Hi, can anyone enlighten me as to how to test if a clutch is on it's way out. I've heard about the 'pulling away in 3rd should stall' check. Can anyone tell me why this is so? Is this applicable to all cars?

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08 May 2002, 06:06 PM

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Take the car to about 3000rpm. Floor it and hold the car from accelerating on the brake. This'll highlight a dodgy clutch.

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08 May 2002, 08:01 PM

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or stick it in 5th at 20mph and floor it.. if revs rise and speed doesnt its on its way out...

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08 May 2002, 11:25 PM

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09 May 2002, 10:54 AM

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Floor it and hold the car from accelerating on the brake. This'll highlight a dodgy clutch.

Jesus Alan, if that doesn't **** your clutch nothing will !
Andyp