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Over revving in gears.. SORTED!!
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:13 pm
by vw55raz
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
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:06 pm
by Kelk11
clutch slipping maybe?
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:15 pm
by vw55raz
Kelk11 wrote:clutch slipping maybe?
didnt think about that, however the biting point is quite high on the clutch
Re: Over revving in gears
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:45 pm
by Josh_polo
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...
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:47 pm
by vw55raz
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
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:08 pm
by vw55raz
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.
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:25 pm
by hannakournikova
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!
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:41 pm
by vw55raz
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:55 pm
by hannakournikova
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:57 pm
by vw55raz
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:16 pm
by hannakournikova
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...
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:18 pm
by vw55raz
hannakournikova wrote: ave you tried what i suggested, 5th gear, 35mph and foot down...
yeah rev goes up slightly then down again
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:54 pm
by ozzi25
this is really getting frustrating for me raz, I cant put my foot down and its embarrasing too!
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:56 pm
by vw55raz
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!
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:59 pm
by ozzi25
Yeah that will be in your hands while im on holiday.....Goodluck!