accelleration issues
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- okamitengu
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accelleration issues
looking for ideas guys.
when i put my foot down (or just take off) accelration is sluggish. the engine revs high, then drops dopwn and on the downward swing the power kicks in and the car takes off..
i no longer have any pick up
spinning the wheels is out!!
any suggestions of where to look .. im no super car guy!
my gut says diff or clutch or gearbox. that should help im sure .. .lol! i have to let the clutch half to 3/4 out to take off, im pretty sure that's an issue. it feels like im taking off in the wrong gear. if you know what i mean... high revs then she struggles to go. if i am driving and i put my foot down, same result, high rev then drops THEN kicks in.
you guys know your sh*t, throw me some lines!
ideally i should take it to someone to check it, but its my work car and i just dont have a chance right now.
im happy to answer questions to help narrow down the fault if it helps...
when i put my foot down (or just take off) accelration is sluggish. the engine revs high, then drops dopwn and on the downward swing the power kicks in and the car takes off..
i no longer have any pick up
spinning the wheels is out!!
any suggestions of where to look .. im no super car guy!
my gut says diff or clutch or gearbox. that should help im sure .. .lol! i have to let the clutch half to 3/4 out to take off, im pretty sure that's an issue. it feels like im taking off in the wrong gear. if you know what i mean... high revs then she struggles to go. if i am driving and i put my foot down, same result, high rev then drops THEN kicks in.
you guys know your sh*t, throw me some lines!
ideally i should take it to someone to check it, but its my work car and i just dont have a chance right now.
im happy to answer questions to help narrow down the fault if it helps...
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Re: accelleration issues
sounds like the clutch is slipping or fly wheel to me 

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Re: accelleration issues
i hope it is, as i have said i have anew mivec to drop in and an exeddy pro (pink!) clutch kit, so if thats all, i'll be really happy!!
lol
if its diff, or gearbox.. or anythign i dont already have in a cupboard... then im a sad panda!
lol
if its diff, or gearbox.. or anythign i dont already have in a cupboard... then im a sad panda!
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Re: accelleration issues
clutch be stuffed will change with motor dont forget need to machine flywheel or better get it milled down or light one to replace
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Re: accelleration issues
+1^vipfto wrote:clutch be stuffed will change with motor dont forget need to machine flywheel or better get it milled down or light one to replace
When you get the flywheel out check it over for heat stress (blue coloured metal) and cracks, if you find any you should replace it.
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Re: accelleration issues
All the more reason to replace it with a lightweight optionPHIL069 wrote:+1^vipfto wrote:clutch be stuffed will change with motor dont forget need to machine flywheel or better get it milled down or light one to replace
When you get the flywheel out check it over for heat stress (blue coloured metal) and cracks, if you find any you should replace it.

I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
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- okamitengu
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Re: accelleration issues
i dont think i'll F**K around, i'll just find a new one.. where would i obtain said lightweight one (:
ebay? its where i get almost everything else
ebay? its where i get almost everything else
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Re: accelleration issues
Ive had changed heaps of clutches and only 1-2 I reckon needed to have the flywheel machined.
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Re: accelleration issues
Yeah ^^^
It's a bit of a modern day furphy. Bit like having to get your disc rotors machined at every pad change.
It's a bit of a modern day furphy. Bit like having to get your disc rotors machined at every pad change.