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08-23-2009, 12:28 PM

rockmonkee10

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Is this a problem?

I have an 04 enthusiast and whenever I shift, down or up the rpms go up to at least 3000 then back down to whatever it should be. Is this something I need to worry about?

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08-23-2009, 12:32 PM

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so to clarify....if coasting...you shift, and before getting back on the gas...the car revs up to 3k...

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08-23-2009, 01:10 PM

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No say when I'm going from 4th to 5th and my rpms are already low they will go up once I let off the clutch and gas it then they will go back way down. And I think I'm losing torque bc of this problem.

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08-23-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rockmonkee10

u are giving it gas before the clutch is all the way out it seems like.

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08-23-2009, 01:24 PM

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Sounds like your clutch is slipping.

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08-23-2009, 01:32 PM

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Would any of that have to do with
me having to get up to 2.5k rpms in first gear to get it moving?

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08-23-2009, 01:37 PM

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sounds like a really worn out clutch

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08-23-2009, 01:46 PM

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If it's the clutch how much would it cost to fix it?

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08-23-2009, 01:47 PM

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You shift at, say, 3,000 RPM, and the RPM goes UP to 6,000 RPM?

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08-23-2009, 01:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Emski

Sounds like your clutch is slipping.

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Your clutch is slippin dude. I had the same problem these guys know wut there talking bout. I just purchased a Clutch 2 settle this issue. My problem was the exact same 5th went then 3rd and 4th so now I just parked it and replaced it.

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08-23-2009, 01:50 PM

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If it's the clutch how much would it cost to fix it?

Depends on Clutch and if you have to most likely replace your Flywheel.

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08-23-2009, 02:14 PM

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How to check slipping clutch:

6th gear at 60 MPH
Step on gas
Does engine RPM jump but car will not accelerating? If yes the clutch is slipping.

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08-23-2009, 02:38 PM

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ya I just figured out how to test it and it is slipping. This is one of those fml momments.

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08-23-2009, 02:39 PM

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Quote:

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How to check slipping clutch:

6th gear at 60 MPH
Step on gas
Does engine RPM jump but car will not accelerating? If yes the clutch is slipping.

Yeah that's how I tested it.

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08-23-2009, 02:47 PM

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Yeah that's how I tested it.

The clutch disc is not holding the flywheel. The disc may be replaceable. But the majority of members go with a new clutch and flywheel at the same time.

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08-25-2009, 02:46 AM

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Might as well go aftermarket because the dealership will charge you $1,400 for an OEM flywheel.

I bought the JWT stage 2 clutch and lightened flywheel from a vendor on this site for $700 I think. I would recommend that route.