Slipping Clutch

[wolfiecuprar]

Hi all
Has anyone had problems with clutch slippage? My lcr's clutch slips occasionally, i does'nt matter what gear i'm in or how long / far i've driven. I do know when it does slip it happen's after just changing gear (eiter up or down) and i either have to lift off the accelarator or press the cluth again it seems to go back to normal without any slippage. Also it only happens above 2k rpm. Any ideas would be appreciated. Cheers.

 

[Willie]

Not really much we can say bud.
If its deffinately slipping then it needs changed before you wreck the fly wheel aswell and the clutch.
This will only happen above 2,000 RPM as this is when you'll be getting a steep rise in torque from your engine and the clutch won't be coping with this.
If your going for Aftermarket clutch and fly wheel try Southbend as they seem to be way better than the SPEC clutches in the LCR

 

[1.9...stefan]

is it modified in anyway, what bhp is it running...doubit it is but is it high mileage??... you say it doesnt matter what gear your in but surely 6th gear low revs has got to put more pressure on the clutch than 3rd gear 3k revs?? somebody confirm?

cheers

 

[Willie]

More pressure yes but if the clutch is slipping with say 100 ft-lbs then you will see this easily in 2nd gear with 2,000 RPM's

 

[wolfiecuprar]

As far as i know it's unmodified other than forge recirculating dump valve and a bda induction kit (which as far as i know won't change to much of the touque). It has'nt quite done 70k miles. The local garage has said it sounds like contamination on the clutch plate. Just a was hoping that someone else may have had the same problem to confirm it before i hand over my hard earned on a new clutch and labour. Also does anyone know how long a clutch change would take? And does the engine need to be taking out? Thank's.

 

[CupraMVR]

If you change gear slowly does it still do it ??

like take your foot off the accelerator dip the clutch and change does it slip??

If not it sounds like the clutch switch to me. i changed one for slipping clutch while driving any speed and revs.its cause the ecu dont know the clutch is being pressed and keeps the revs on,

dont cost as much as a whole clutch and flywheel. only 5 mins job to change over aswell

hope this helps

john

 

[Willie]

The engine stays where it is but you need to remove the transmission mount (between gear box top and chassis), gear box, wheel, drive shaft, hub/strutt etc.
Seat recommend 3 hours AFAIK.
Make sure they know how to line up the transmission mount and get new strwetch bolts for this too.
I would go to Seat or a VAG friendly garage to be sure they follow the way Seat recommend to do this.

 

[adam kelly]

hi
could i have the same problem on my ibiza tdi as my clutch slips when i boot it but feels fine when driving normal it dont always do it did it when i first got the car when it had 59k on it been alright for the last 18 months or so its got 68k on now and started doin it again if so might just go all out and have all the work done at once up rated clutch, fly wheel, remap and fmic.

 

[wolfiecuprar]

Champion. I'm a bit more clued up now.
Thanks for all your time and help.

 

[PurpleGolfMan.]

stupid clutch.

hi. mine does the exact same. does it at about 2500 revs. Mines a fr running bout 195bhp wiv 32000 miles on it! wots the best uprated clutch to go for???????????