clutch problems vs. pressure plate problems
 

i believe either my clutch or my pressure plate (or both) are not working right.

so i'm curious if it is possible to determine which is malfunctioning.

i'm getting a bit sluggish acceleration. i notice it mostly in 1st and 2nd gears. when i first got my car, the spedometer and tac would rise at approximately the same rate. now the tac will go up at the normal rate, but the sped. will rise at slower rate (meaning the car accelerates at a slower rate).

anyway, i tried searching for both 'pressure plate' and 'clutch problems', but i didn't really find too much. so i would appreciate some help if anyone is knowledgeable... greatly appreciated.

RE: clutch problems vs. pressure plate problems
 

Is this a manual or automatic car?

RE: clutch problems vs. pressure plate problems
 

^^^ are you freaking serious ? Get a clue!!! I would go with the general 5th gear at 30mph test.. that should tell you if your clutch is going out

RE: clutch problems vs. pressure plate problems
 

thanks, redgoat, i will try that.

RE: clutch problems vs. pressure plate problems
 

Is this your first manual tranny?

You should be able to tell if the clutch is slipping, and if it is your firat manual tranny, understandable if it is slipping. Most newbie manual drivers slip the clutch way too much, wear out the disc, burn the pressure plate, get hard-hot spots, glazing.

Best bet is replace them both, else you WILL have to have the pressure plate resufaced, as well as the flywheel. And, if you have the pressure plate cut, you just lost some of the pressure from it, as the springs will have to decompress that much further to apply pressure, which would, naturally, be less than a new one.

Learn to drive the thing. You'll love it. I don't anymore. Autos for me, from now on, but many years of manuals, including the truck I drive now, when not in the Audi automatic.

Cheers,

george

RE: clutch problems vs. pressure plate problems
 

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RE: clutch problems vs. pressure plate problems
 

As an aside, redgoat, when did all the fat broads disappear, in Europe? I thought the typical "hausfrau" was a plump dumpling.

Come to some of our resort areas and check 'em out. Just as beautiful as anywhere in the world. Not topless, I'll agree, but would you really want to see an 80 year old topless "chick"? Boobs bouncing off her belly?

Ah, you Europeans, with your epicurean tastes.

Cheers,

George

RE: clutch problems vs. pressure plate problems
 

this is actually my second manual tranny. so i guess it's possible i've abused it... it didn't help letting friends drive it (and after that i won't let ANYONE drive my car), as they were not gentle.

i try to be as gentle as i can with my clutch