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Offline stokesyjnr

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rev but no go
« on: 11 January 2011, 20:47 »
have picked up my mk2 16v, and it drives fine, but when you accelorate 'quickly' the revs go up but the car doesn't pull. if driven steady the car pulls as normal. any ideas or info?

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Offline tech1889

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Re: rev but no go
« Reply #1 on: 11 January 2011, 20:52 »
clutch dying
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Offline stokesyjnr

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Re: rev but no go
« Reply #2 on: 11 January 2011, 21:03 »
oh man, thought it might be, but didn't want it to be!   ....best not tell the missus then!

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Offline Wayne

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Re: rev but no go
« Reply #3 on: 11 January 2011, 21:04 »
Sounds like the clutch is slipping.

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Re: rev but no go
« Reply #4 on: 11 January 2011, 21:05 »
yer i wouldnt tell her and get it done behind her back...  :evil:
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Offline mattkh

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Re: rev but no go
« Reply #5 on: 11 January 2011, 21:33 »
oh man, thought it might be, but didn't want it to be!   
Hi
Do a hill test first, to be sure.

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Re: rev but no go
« Reply #6 on: 11 January 2011, 21:37 »
no need for a hill.. 5th gear foot flat down at 30mph if revs rise its the clutch.. if the speed increases in time with revs then clutch is fine..
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Offline stokesyjnr

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Re: rev but no go
« Reply #7 on: 12 January 2011, 14:16 »
thanks for the advice everyone. the revs did/do climb when foot down in fifth, so guessing its the clutch......poo :cry:

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Offline Horney

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Re: rev but no go
« Reply #8 on: 12 January 2011, 14:32 »
Find a local VW specialist to do it. Places like Mr Clutch will bend you over and do a sh!te job.

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Re: rev but no go
« Reply #9 on: 12 January 2011, 14:32 »
Yep clutch is slipping, try adjusting it first..