Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Engine revving but not speeding up - 2011 1.4L Petrol Passat

  • 14-11-2016 9:39am
    #1
    bazermc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭


    So lads here is my issue;

    I have a 2011 1.4L Petrol VW Passatt., just got its annual service 2 months ago.

    In recent weeks the engine has started reving hard and high when trying to accelerate. For example on the M50 yesterday evening driving along in 6th gear at 100kph, tried to speed up to say 120 and engine revs up to 4000 revs and does not speed up at all.

    What do you think? Ill drop it to a mechanic but curious to get a sense of what it could be.

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    Most likely new clutch time.
    What's the mileage?


  • #3
    dar_cool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭dar_cool


    Yep that's your clutch slipping. Probably 4/500 to replace


  • #4
    bazermc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    Special Circumstances wrote: »
    Most likely new clutch time.
    What's the mileage?

    Only about 55,000 miles/90,000KM.

    Is the Clutch not likely to last longer than that?


  • #5
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,430 ✭✭✭bladespin


    bazermc wrote: »
    Only about 55,000 miles/90,000KM.

    Is the Clutch not likely to last longer than that?

    Depends on several factors, driver, where and how much it's used etc.
    Untitled Image

    MasteryDarts Ireland - Master your game!



  • #6
    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    bazermc wrote: »
    Only about 55,000 miles/90,000KM.

    Is the Clutch not likely to last longer than that?

    Either 50% of people in Limerick city have autos or a lot of people spend a lot of time shuffling, slipping their clutches in traffic, holding the car on the clutch on slight hills etc.

    Did you buy it new?
    Are you sure of the mileage?
    Do you drive a lot in traffic?


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    bazermc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    Special Circumstances wrote: »
    Either 50% of people in Limerick city have autos or a lot of people spend a lot of time shuffling, slipping their clutches in traffic, holding the car on the clutch on slight hills etc.

    Did you buy it new?
    Are you sure of the mileage?
    Do you drive a lot in traffic?

    Limerick? LOL I am Dub!

    I bought second hand last year and sure of the mileage - will double check when I get home
    I do a lot (actually all) city driving and now that I think of it I do tend to lean on the clutch a lot when I am driving


  • #8
    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    bazermc wrote: »
    Limerick? LOL I am Dub!

    LOL!!!! :grin::stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:







    :confused: I'm only answering based on my own experience lad. I don't think dub clutches are different to Limerick clutches in their construction though.


  • #9
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgGlB8yGXr0


  • #10
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    biko wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgGlB8yGXr0

    The spidometer in his kor... :mad:


  • #11
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    The speedometer in his car

    What about it?


  • Advertisement
  • #12
    meathstevie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,777 ✭✭✭meathstevie


    bazermc wrote: »
    Limerick? LOL I am Dub!

    I bought second hand last year and sure of the mileage - will double check when I get home
    I do a lot (actually all) city driving and now that I think of it I do tend to lean on the clutch a lot when I am driving

    I think you've just answered your own question. Unless using it don't put your foot anywhere near the clutch pedal. A little bit of continuous pressure on it is the best way to destroy a clutch in about 30 to 40% of it's normal expected life span.


Advertisement