Clutch slip

Post by **snarl** » 26 Feb 2006, 16:33

A new prob with my van that has started to get worse if though i tried hard to ignore it! The clutch feels like its slipping and the van is just revving instead of doing its job, especially on hills at high revs..any one else had this??
Aircooled 82 by the way

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 26 Feb 2006, 18:24

Matron doesnt usually allow me in the techy forum but she is in the shed doign a word search search.............I would say you have answered your own question....either slave cylinder has gone or you need a new clutch....obviously you have checked your brake/clutch resiviour for correct fluid levels..........

Gotta go just been caught spouting shyte

Post by **lhd** » 26 Feb 2006, 21:04

Could also be gearbox main shaft seal leaking. This is what has happened to mine. Easy to check, see if you have oil dripping from between engine and box. If so it will be either crankshaft seal or gearbox main shaft seal. Put some on you finger and smell. If it stinks it gearbox, If it smells like normal oil, its the crankshaft seal. When the seals go they contaminate the clutch causing it to judder then slip.
lhd............................

Post by **excalibur** » 26 Feb 2006, 22:22

well I cant see it being a slave cylinder as that would under no circumstances cause clutch slip. Also fluid levels wouldnt make any difference

If its slipping it will need a new clutch, even if the seals have gone as well. If it is a contaminated plate and the rest is OK relined plates are about £15 - £20.

If it is worn out then stick a three piece kit in it.......shouldnt be more than £50 tops, a lot less I would have thought if you shop round