Is this my clutch slipping?
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Is this my clutch slipping?
Today I noticed a slip while engine braking in 1st gear. While engine braking and using the foot brake, if I brake hard enough the car will suddenly lurch forward and the RPMs will drop suddenly. I can duplicate this every time.
However, there isn't any slipping while under hard acceleration or braking normally without engine assistance...
Any ideas?
However, there isn't any slipping while under hard acceleration or braking normally without engine assistance...
Any ideas?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Wichita KS
Then is sounds like its not slipping. BEST way is to drive about ~30-35 mph in 4th gear and floor it, if the rpms dont fly up (and the car does not move) then its not slipping. You can also do this going ~60 in 6th gear and hit the gas. I am not a fan of engine braking, thats what the brakes are for, no need to add more wear and tear to the clutch/drivetrain and engine.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Lone Star State
Then is sounds like its not slipping. BEST way is to drive about ~30-35 mph in 4th gear and floor it, if the rpms dont fly up (and the car does not move) then its not slipping. You can also do this going ~60 in 6th gear and hit the gas. I am not a fan of engine braking, thats what the brakes are for, no need to add more wear and tear to the clutch/drivetrain and engine.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Wichita KS
