maybe a big problem?
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So after finally driving in dry road conditions I have encountered a problem. Say for example if I'm in 2nd gear cruising say at 3000 rpm. If I hammer on my gas it will rev for about 750 rpm and then go...I have a 2004 545i 6spd. So basically I'm just wondering if any of you have encountered this. I plan to take it to my mechanic on Monday by it's bothering me so just trying to get it out.
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Originally Posted by tiangco.a' post='804452' date='Mar 1 2009, 03:59 AM
So after finally driving in dry road conditions I have encountered a problem. Say for example if I'm in 2nd gear cruising say at 3000 rpm. If I hammer on my gas it will rev for about 750 rpm and then go...I have a 2004 545i 6spd. So basically I'm just wondering if any of you have encountered this. I plan to take it to my mechanic on Monday by it's bothering me so just trying to get it out.
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if you operate your car like that it's bound to happen. no big deal just a new clutch...maybe!
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='804493' date='Mar 1 2009, 07:56 AM
It sounds like your clutch is toast. Sorry to say. How many miles are on it? Do you often do hard launches?
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='804493' date='Mar 1 2009, 07:56 AM
It sounds like your clutch is toast. Sorry to say. How many miles are on it? Do you often do hard launches?
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+1, You probably need a new clutch, throw out bearing and associated parts. Your not quick enough on and off the clutch pedal, if you do a lot of city driving and you ride the clutch, you are bound to need a new one.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='804493' date='Mar 1 2009, 05:56 AM
It sounds like your clutch is toast. Sorry to say. How many miles are on it? Do you often do hard launches?
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Simple test really, put the handbrake on select 1st gear and bring up the clutch and check the bite On a good clutch it should be quite snappy and have the back of the car bouncing up and down. With a bad clutch there will be no bite untill the clutch is almost fully disengaged.
No need to touch the accelerator during the test.
No need to touch the accelerator during the test.
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Originally Posted by JLinardi' post='804616' date='Mar 1 2009, 10:40 AM
Simple test really, put the handbrake on select 1st gear and bring up the clutch and check the bite On a good clutch it should be quite snappy and have the back of the car bouncing up and down. With a bad clutch there will be no bite untill the clutch is almost fully disengaged.
No need to touch the accelerator during the test.
No need to touch the accelerator during the test.
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Originally Posted by JLinardi' post='804616' date='Mar 1 2009, 11:40 AM
Simple test really, put the handbrake on select 1st gear and bring up the clutch and check the bite On a good clutch it should be quite snappy and have the back of the car bouncing up and down. With a bad clutch there will be no bite untill the clutch is almost fully disengaged.
No need to touch the accelerator during the test.
No need to touch the accelerator during the test.
