power loss - Saxperience

ashj22 · 30th October 2014, 18:22

hi, i was in first gear floored it picked up nice to about 3.5k revs then just maintained the same speed while the revs were still going up?

saxo vts 2002

MartinObviously · 30th October 2014, 18:43

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Originally Posted by ashj22

hi, i was in first gear floored it picked up nice to about 3.5k revs then just maintained the same speed while the revs were still going up?

saxo vts 2002

Physically impossible for road speed to stay static while revs increase in gear.

Unless you're riding the clutch or have a clutch problem.

ashj22 · 30th October 2014, 19:02

recently i have noticed when im pulling away from a stand still its jerky, does that fall in line with a clutch problem?

MartinObviously · 30th October 2014, 19:57

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Originally Posted by ashj22

recently i have noticed when im pulling away from a stand still its jerky, does that fall in line with a clutch problem?

Yes that could be a clutch problem.

With the handbrake/brakes on, gently engage the clutch. if it shudders it probably needs replaced.

Does the clutch slip in any other gears?

L33h · 30th October 2014, 20:46

Sounds like the clutch to me

ashj22 · 30th October 2014, 21:34

Does the clutch slip in any other gears?

no first i noticed was earlier when i floored it in 1st gear and half way up the rev counter the car wasnt gaining speed but the revs were still going up.

MartinObviously · 31st October 2014, 23:44

Well, based on what you've said that sounds like the clutch is slipping.

I'd check the clutch cable first, incase it simply needs adjusting.