YACT: Problems with my car, Manual tranny revs high, yet it hardly accelerates

[Shawn]

needs a new clutch asap. don't wait another day or you'll get stuck somewhere.

 

[krunchykrome]

I was planning on getting a new/used car within a year before this this car trouble happened.

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Like everyone else said.... You just need a new clutch. It probably has the full 200K on it, unless the engine replacement specifically included a new clutch at that time.

I can't beleive anyone would replace an engine and *not* replace a clutch with 100k miles that was attached to that engine.

People do strange things all the time, usually when there is money involved.

Or maybe it was never suggested to him by the shop that did the work and it never occured to him to get it done. From his original post he doesn't sound like a guy that is into cars enough to have automatically thought of that (no offense intended to the OP).

 

[Steve]

Clutch

 

[JulesMaximus]

Your clutch is slipping. Time for a new clutch...I'd have them replace the throw out bearing too while they're in there.

 

[V00DOO]

Clutch is gone. $250 -$350 in labor plus parts from an Indy shop.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: V00DOO
Clutch is gone. $250 -$350 in labor plus parts from an Indy shop.

No, you're wrong. It's the clutch.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Is the clutch an expensive repair? Like I said, it is a 1998 Escort, 2nd engine, over 200K total miles. But prior to this, it worked perfectly, and the car itself is still in great shape. Depending on how expensive the fix is, I wonder if it would make more sense to purchase a new/used car.

It's mostly labor to partially remove the transmission.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Like everyone else said.... You just need a new clutch. It probably has the full 200K on it, unless the engine replacement specifically included a new clutch at that time.

I can't beleive anyone would replace an engine and *not* replace a clutch with 100k miles that was attached to that engine.

People do strange things all the time, usually when there is money involved.

Or maybe it was never suggested to him by the shop that did the work and it never occured to him to get it done. From his original post he doesn't sound like a guy that is into cars enough to have automatically thought of that (no offense intended to the OP).

Nope, I wouldnt know that. I did however install new windshield wipers last weekend

 

[Shawn]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Exedy-Cl...33730QQihZ002QQitemZ120007331421QQrdZ1

 

[FusionKnight]

Similar happened to me. Driving a 2001 Chrysler Neon (manual, obviously) and I'd be accelerating but it wouldn't "catch" and move forward, and changing from first to second gear would make the engine rev high for a sec and then finally catch and go. Get it replaced ASAP. I made the mistake of leaving it and had to drive out of town on an emergency. I had to drive halfway home in 5th cuz I couldn't downshift

Edit: It also cost me $1100 CDN cuz I left it

FK

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Like everyone else said.... You just need a new clutch. It probably has the full 200K on it, unless the engine replacement specifically included a new clutch at that time.

I can't beleive anyone would replace an engine and *not* replace a clutch with 100k miles that was attached to that engine.

People do strange things all the time, usually when there is money involved.

Or maybe it was never suggested to him by the shop that did the work and it never occured to him to get it done. From his original post he doesn't sound like a guy that is into cars enough to have automatically thought of that (no offense intended to the OP).

Nope, I wouldnt know that. I did however install new windshield wipers last weekend

Oh, well there you go then...after such a huge investment you'd be crazy not to fix this minor problem and keep driving it for another 100k miles. :laugh:

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: Ryan

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Is the clutch an expensive repair? Like I said, it is a 1998 Escort, 2nd engine, over 200K total miles. But prior to this, it worked perfectly, and the car itself is still in great shape. Depending on how expensive the fix is, I wonder if it would make more sense to purchase a new/used car.

Really depends - anywhere from 400-800 bucks is a good ballpark.

If he's ambitious, he could do it himself for <200.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Like everyone else said.... You just need a new clutch. It probably has the full 200K on it, unless the engine replacement specifically included a new clutch at that time.

I can't beleive anyone would replace an engine and *not* replace a clutch with 100k miles that was attached to that engine.

People do strange things all the time, usually when there is money involved.

Or maybe it was never suggested to him by the shop that did the work and it never occured to him to get it done. From his original post he doesn't sound like a guy that is into cars enough to have automatically thought of that (no offense intended to the OP).

Nope, I wouldnt know that. I did however install new windshield wipers last weekend

Oh, well there you go then...after such a huge investment you'd be crazy not to fix this minor problem and keep driving it for another 100k miles. :laugh:

I wonder how much of a trade in I could get for this car at Carmax. My friend worked there for a while and he said some guy came in trying to sell a 1990 Integra with like 175K miles on it. He was leaving town for good the next day and needed to get rid of it fast. Carmax gave offered him $50 and the guy took it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: Nyati13

Like everyone else said.... You just need a new clutch. It probably has the full 200K on it, unless the engine replacement specifically included a new clutch at that time.

I can't beleive anyone would replace an engine and *not* replace a clutch with 100k miles that was attached to that engine.

People do strange things all the time, usually when there is money involved.

Or maybe it was never suggested to him by the shop that did the work and it never occured to him to get it done. From his original post he doesn't sound like a guy that is into cars enough to have automatically thought of that (no offense intended to the OP).

Nope, I wouldnt know that. I did however install new windshield wipers last weekend

Oh, well there you go then...after such a huge investment you'd be crazy not to fix this minor problem and keep driving it for another 100k miles. :laugh:

I wonder how much of a trade in I could get for this car at Carmax. My friend worked there for a while and he said some guy came in trying to sell a 1990 Integra with like 175K miles on it. He was leaving town for good the next day and needed to get rid of it fast. Carmax gave offered him $50 and the guy took it.

At least you'd recoup the cost of the wiper blades.

 

[mrizvi66]

I think you need to replace the headlight fluid....

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Is the clutch an expensive repair? Like I said, it is a 1998 Escort, 2nd engine, over 200K total miles. But prior to this, it worked perfectly, and the car itself is still in great shape. Depending on how expensive the fix is, I wonder if it would make more sense to purchase a new/used car.

If you can, do it yourself; it's a bit of a pain, though. Still, labor is insane on clutch installs. For my MR2 (a particularly hard car to work on) they wanted anywhere from $800-1500. I did it myself; spent about $250 for quality parts and resurfacing of the flywheel.

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Your clutch is slipping. Time for a new clutch...I'd have them replace the throw out bearing too while they're in there.

It always boggles my mind that people will replace a clutch and not do the throwout bearing at the same time. It takes EXACTLY the same amount of time both ways, and a new bearing is cheap!

 

[MisterJackson]

You had some cred built up on this forum in my opinion......until you admited to driving an escort that is

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
I was planning on getting a new/used car within a year before this this car trouble happened.

You won't get much at all for the car with a burnt out clutch, but if you're planning on getting rid of it anyway, you might just want to write it off instead of spending money to fix it when you'll be selling it soon. You won't re-coup the cost of the clutch job very likely.

ZV

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
The clutch is slipping, it needs to be replaced.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
You had some cred built up on this forum in my opinion......until you admited to driving an escort that is

Hey, I get my BS in Accounting this winter. Ask me what I drive in a year

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
The car is a 1998 Ford Escort. 2nd engine, over 200K total miles on the car. Works perfectly until recently. Lately, when I put it into gear, I'll step on the gas, and the car revs high, and it does engage into gear, but it accelerates sooo slowly while reving soo loudly. Anyone have any idea what this is?

I found your problem!

 

[kevinthenerd]

Originally posted by: jagec

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Is the clutch an expensive repair? Like I said, it is a 1998 Escort, 2nd engine, over 200K total miles. But prior to this, it worked perfectly, and the car itself is still in great shape. Depending on how expensive the fix is, I wonder if it would make more sense to purchase a new/used car.

If you can, do it yourself; it's a bit of a pain, though. Still, labor is insane on clutch installs. For my MR2 (a particularly hard car to work on) they wanted anywhere from $800-1500. I did it myself; spent about $250 for quality parts and resurfacing of the flywheel.

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Your clutch is slipping. Time for a new clutch...I'd have them replace the throw out bearing too while they're in there.

It always boggles my mind that people will replace a clutch and not do the throwout bearing at the same time. It takes EXACTLY the same amount of time both ways, and a new bearing is cheap!

I was thinking the same thing about the throw-out bearing. It goes the other way too. If you replace the throwout bearing, you might as well replace the clutch (if it hasn't been replaced in a long time) while you're in there.