Over revving in gears.. SORTED!!

vw55raz · Post by **vw55raz** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:13 pm

My 1.4 tdi is giving me problems. It happens sometimes. When i drive in 2nd gear or above and put my foot down the car revs and then goes back down and then the gear kicks in. Im not sure what it is. My brother was saying its the oil, but i changed it like 2 months ago and i used the recommended castrol 50501 tdi oil . for VW.

has anyone experienced the same as this?

raz

Kelk11 · Post by **Kelk11** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:06 pm

clutch slipping maybe?

vw55raz · Post by **vw55raz** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:15 pm

Kelk11 wrote:clutch slipping maybe?

didnt think about that, however the biting point is quite high on the clutch

Josh_polo · Post by **Josh_polo** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:45 pm

vw55raz wrote:has anyone experienced the same as this?

In my mk4 i have, and it deff sounds like your clutch is on the way out i suggest easing in the revs after changing gear and go get it check out...

vw55raz · Post by **vw55raz** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:47 pm

yes i have been reading around and everything is pointing to a clutch going on its way out. Trying to look for a sachs one. Theres none on eurocarparts

vw55raz · Post by **vw55raz** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:08 pm

was told by one person that it is the deisel filter, and was told by another person it could be the MAF sensor. Dont want to spend money on something which is already working. Although the clip for the air filter is broken.

hannakournikova · Post by **hannakournikova** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:25 pm

def sounds like a clutch problem. easy way to check, 35mph - 5th gear and put foot down it shouldnt rev up at all. if it does rev up but your speed doesnt increase then safe bet its the clutch!

vw55raz · Post by **vw55raz** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:41 pm

https://www.youtube*.com/watch?v=Vs9joRTDdzA

hannakournikova · Post by **hannakournikova** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:55 pm

sorry dude, but i think its def the clutch. to be on the safe side speak to a mechanic you trust to confirm,if so get it done before it lets go all together and leaves you stranded somewhere.

vw55raz · Post by **vw55raz** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:57 pm

hannakournikova wrote:sorry dude, but i think its def the clutch. to be on the safe side speak to a mechanic you trust to confirm.

i got it checked by 2 mechanics, one said it could be electrical problem so change the diesel filter (?) lol and the other said thange the air flow sensor, coz he had a similar problem on a passat.

i have a strong feeling its the clutch as well.

hannakournikova · Post by **hannakournikova** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:16 pm

im no pro, purely an ametur (sp) mechanic, BUT
MAF sensor - had this on my 2002 Passat 1.8T = crap fuel economy and down on power
knackered fuel filter - had this on my 1998 200SX - lumpy idle sometimes and struggled on full boost (possibley fuel pump)

but have an "electrical" problem = fuel filter??? scratching my head here, sorry lol

have you tried what i suggested, 5th gear, 35mph and foot down...

vw55raz · Post by **vw55raz** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:18 pm

hannakournikova wrote: ave you tried what i suggested, 5th gear, 35mph and foot down...

yeah rev goes up slightly then down again

ozzi25 · Post by **ozzi25** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:54 pm

this is really getting frustrating for me raz, I cant put my foot down and its embarrasing too!

vw55raz · Post by **vw55raz** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:56 pm

ozzi25 wrote:this is really getting frustrating for me raz, I cant put my foot down and its embarrasing too!

matey when u come bk from holiday, da clutch will be changed. maybe in the next week! im worried about the front wing first lol!

ozzi25 · Post by **ozzi25** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:59 pm

Yeah that will be in your hands while im on holiday.....Goodluck!

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