Xsara hdi 90bhp clutch??

simonelsey · Post by **simonelsey** » 11 Nov 2004, 15:26

I have a 2.0 hdi 90 bhp W reg(2000)83000 miles , pulls ok but as changing up through box I put into 3rd or 4th at about 2800-3000 revs I seem to be getting clutch slip eg revs go up and no power to wheels , this lasts about 2 secs then all ok . DOes not happen in any other gears . Has any one got any ideas on , this , ALso is the clutch self adjusting? Please help me to get to the bottom of this.
cheers
Simon

broomie · Post by **broomie** » 11 Nov 2004, 19:31

Sound like worn clutch - perhaps previous owener rode it?
Test: Park where no vehicle in front of you (diffy in London), put handbrake full on, Put car in 4th and pick up clutch and accelrate as if you were moving off in first. (ensure seatbelt on).
If clutch worn engine will stall very slowly. if clutch good it will stall with a big judder trying to hurl you at windscreen.
PaulB

simonelsey · Post by **simonelsey** » 12 Nov 2004, 13:11

cheers for that paul , seems like clutch is on the way out . Just suprised me that it will not slip in 1st or 2nd . Does anyone now average price for clutch replacement on these.?

broomie · Post by **broomie** » 12 Nov 2004, 14:59

Won't slip in 1st and 2nd because there isn't the load on the clutch that 3/4 will present.