Clutch slipping

Post by **Nikdev** » 25 Feb 2008 01:24 pm

Hello!
Lately I have got this problem that then clutch is slipping, read the Haynes and the pedal was to long. So i adjusted the cable and it got a lot better and the pedal is at is recommended 15cm height.

But still there is a slight clutch slip, noticed when accelerating in fifth gear up hills.. What is wrong?

I cant Se the clutch is so tired yet because the car has just covered 110`km (but it has had a welded diff for the last 10`km..)

My car is a late 360(86)

Post by **Tourinki** » 25 Feb 2008 01:36 pm

If it is clutch slip. then only options are that either tired clutch cover or is it pressure plate or it could be worn clutch plate.

Post by **redline** » 25 Feb 2008 03:12 pm

Nikdev wrote:Hello!

But still there is a slight clutch slip, noticed when accelerating in fifth gear up hills..

try changing down to fourth

Post by **Jason B** » 25 Feb 2008 03:47 pm

or third, high gears are overrated

Post by **kaos** » 25 Feb 2008 07:05 pm

or your release fork is on the way out as mine was!

Post by **Nikdev** » 25 Feb 2008 10:34 pm

Its a clutch slip in 3rd and 4forth too, just not that noticeable..

Post by **Nikdev** » 25 Feb 2008 10:35 pm

kaos wrote:or your release fork is on the way out as mine was!

A option that dont include changing components

Tell me more? How did u fix it?

Post by **bennett** » 25 Feb 2008 10:39 pm

does sound like clutch as with a welded diff it will put alittle more strain on the clutch
thanks lee

Post by **kaos** » 25 Feb 2008 10:51 pm

Nikdev wrote:
kaos wrote:or your release fork is on the way out as mine was!
A option that dont include changing components
Tell me more? How did u fix it?

well mechanic changed the bolt for 2 days. untill my replacement bell housing came through the post!

basicaly one end of the release fork is connected tot he cluthc cable, the other end is stoped from pivoting too far by a bolt that goes tot he outside of the bell housing, on minet hat bolt had managed to wear the release fork so that the bolt could slip through. nought you can do really. espesially as no one makes them any more.

Post by **Nikdev** » 26 Feb 2008 12:09 am

OK so I have to change the clutch.... Got an b23 laying here who could fit good in the bay of my 360..

But are there any options for upgrading the clutch?

Post by **meintag** » 26 Feb 2008 01:54 am

Too much powah my friend !

Post by **classicswede** » 26 Feb 2008 02:21 pm

I would say it is the clutch on the way. Not sure what you can use to uprate but I do recomend not to use cheap replacment ones as they often do not last very long

Post by **Tourinki** » 26 Feb 2008 06:26 pm

I would go for Sachs one.

Post by **Jason B** » 26 Feb 2008 06:49 pm

there are a few ideas floating around somewhere about uprated clutches from vw's

Clutch slipping

Clutch slipping

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