caprice

Hi,

I have noticed that my WRX seems to rev when going uphill even in fith gear, I have recently had the Short Shift gearstick mod done could this e causing the problem. Can anyone please help!

The Zohan

Welcome to Scoobynet Caprice!
May i ask a couple of questions
When you say 'revs' - do you mean that the revs increase out of proportion to the vehicle speeds - revs increase faster than normal accelleration in 5th?

How old is the car/how many miles has it and or the clutch done?

Paul

fast bloke

Hi Caprice. Excellent profile.

Sounds like it could be your clutch. The gearstick shouldn't have any effect on this as a quick shifter simply moves the fulcrum on the gear selector. Does the car accelerate normally when you floor it in first and second?

David Lock

Start engine and keep hand brake full on. Put into say 3rd or 4th gear and let out clutch slowly. If engine revs and car stays still then clutch is slipping. If so you will need to get sorted sooner rather than later. Clutch slip always reveals itself in higher gears first. Hope it's something simpler. David.

caprice

Guys,
thanks for all the help, I'll give it a go tonight, as long as I don't have to get my hands too dirty
Caprice

Butty

iTrader: (2)

Hi Caprice, presume you go to Silsoe College?
Oh those were the days (a very long time ago....)
I work in Maulden if you need any help on the car during the day.

Nick

caprice

yes it does rev when in gear with parking brake on.

Does that mean my clutch is going?
will it get worse?
Is it expensive?

Nick,

Cranfield University..

Thanks for your help guys

fast bloke

Oh dear - It will get worse to the point where you will stop moving. Once it is slipping, it will wear out quite quickly. You should get it (professionally) sorted a.s.a.p

caprice

Thanks for all your help guys..

Yes it revs in first with parking brake on!!

will it get worse?
is it expensive?

Nick ... I am at Cranfield University.

x

Butty

iTrader: (2)

Oh that shows how old I am!
In my days Cranfield was still an Institute.

Nick

philc

i've got the same problem - started sunday, lots of revs, very little forward momentum; how many miles can be driven before momentum stops altogether - and any way to preserve the clutch?

regards

Floyd

iTrader: (9)

You may be able to get a few more miles on a slipping clutch by dumping (gently) rather than slipping the clutch home. Also don't accelerate quickly and try not to change gear.

Not a lot of fun!

F

philc

thanx for the info - I've got a 50km journey to the nearest decent garage on Monday to get the clutch fixed (oh, and a short shift gearstick fitted whilst you're at it). Here's hoping I don't end up being towed by the AA

regards