Clutch flywheel combo - not ok?

[GeorgV]

Hi,

My car (see under my name) has some issues with the clutch, at least that is what I assume. When accelerating in 6th gear the engine speed goes up faster then normal, acceleration is no longer as it used to be. With only 80k mileage (km), I think that this is a bit early.

Anyway I went to a technician and his answer was: "yes, you can feel it the moment you press the pedal. There is almost nothing left". This does not ring a bell to me, I guess that this is also a method to diagnose this kind of problems. Another thing he said was that this model may have a combined "clutch disc - flywheel" setup. Repairing means replacing both.

Does anyone have experience with clutch disc wear on this car? What would be the price to replace and fix this? Please share your thoughts.

[Steve Walsh]

Sounds like clutch slipping, Not sure what he means by a ''combined clutch disc-flywheel set up, Might have a Dual mass flywheel and if you are paying for someone to do the job it would be worth changing, If I was doing my own I would only change it if needed after strip down and inspection,,,, But I am a tight arse!
Always worth a second opinion from another garage

[PaulC5]

A slipping/worn clutch is likely to be first seen going up a hill in a high gear with the engine rpm increasing but the road speed not increasing.