clutch slips in higher gears only

[4BangerV8Killer]

my clutch is starting to slip but only in my 3rd 4th and 5th gears not 1st or 2nd....why is that?

 

[4BangerV8Killer]

nobody has any answers?

 

[Low Impedance]

i can theorize:

Basically while the numerically lower gears do make more torque, this isnt seen at the engine rotating assembly because this is generate after the gearbox. BUT the higher numerical gear indicate a higher speed, which creates more load on the engine which IS seen at the rotating assembly. This is also why you tend to make more boost and sooner in the higher gears.

 

[marcmsj]

You need a new clutch buddy..

 

[4BangerV8Killer]

Thought so


thanks.

 

[FonZ454]

early signs of a clutch going.

 

[pooker]

If your not a fan of clutch slippage get a 6 puck next time.

 

[Eastwood95]

That theory is correct,

There's a higher load in the higher gears, putting more strain on the drivetrain.....

Good time to upgrade to an ACT2600

 

[FORMONTOYA]

Also, if you're still in the "saving up" stage.....you might (if it hasn't gone on for long) be able to adjust the clutch pedal to get a touch more life out of the clutch until you get all the funds together.

It all depends on where it was adjusted to the last time the clutch was changed, but it could give you a couple of extra weeks worth of operation if you're easy on it.

 

[4BangerV8Killer]

ya im gonna buy a 2900 i have another 2100 lying around im gonna throw in for now