How to Diagnose A Bad Clutch - EricTheCarGuy

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This one will end up being part of a larger series of videos about clutches and their diagnosis and replacement, I'm even going to post a video on 'How To Drive A Stick Shift' as part of this series. So in this installment I cover the basic steps in determining if you NEED a clutch or not.
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[@krisk6305]

11 years later, and this video helped me confirm my clutch issues. Clear and straightforward advice and diagnosis steps. Thanks!

[@nickycritic5269]

Hahaha. Did anyone else notice how depressed he got after he found out it was definitely the clutch? "So, I'm Eric the car guy aaaaand..... I'm gna have to replace this fucking clutch".

[@billyjames188]

This is funny cause my names Eric and I have to replace my clutch....

[@dotcalm8228]

That’s hilarious I met a guy named big dick Ted and my name is Frank.

[@uwusauce666]

@@dotcalm8228 no way i met a guy named stacy and my name is elvis

[@erickm.4897]

That's also crazy, cause my name is Erick. & i have to replace the clutch in my 03 ford focus too

[@fredhuerta9514]

That is so humorous because my name is Fred and I too have to change my clutch

[@KGisthename]

you are awesome brother. I love how you never ever act like you know it all, even though we all come here because you do ;)

[@Tattoostars24]

Eric!!! I wanted to respond to your video NOT by being another person pleading their make, model, and problem to the "KZbin car savior," but to simply say, "thank you." Unlike a lot of these individuals who do not want to take the time to do their own research or even look through past videos you've done, I have used your videos and humble teachings to keep my Prelude running into the 300K's, and looking-sounding-driving awesome. So THANK YOU Eric. I, we, all appreciate your time and effort

[@spelunkerd]

This kind of video, with emphasis on diagnosis, is absolute gold. Having the wisdom to make the diagnosis with certainty is what separates the wise from the weiner. Of course there are exceptions, and even uncertainty, for any diagnosis. Therefore knowing the exceptions, and knowing what rare treatable circumstance to look for before pronouncement, is critical. Thanks.

[@tatichadow]

Eric the The car guy!!!!!!!! You always pop up when I'm trying to figure out issues with my car/cars... Thank you for the knowledge my guy. It has saved me plenty of money.

[@lostbuffalo196]

Eric, I just found your channel, and after watching it I've learned several things I can do to repair my clutch. THANK YOU.

[@27Zangle]

Purchased a 2001 Focus with 5-speed to teach my wife how to drive manual. She liked driving it so much that we sold her minivan and I began replacing the struts and other small problems. It has been a fantastic car for our family and was very surprised when both kid car-seats fit behind my 6-foot frame. Wife was doing very well driving this car till about a month ago, then she started riding the clutch and leaving it in fourth. I am positive the clutch is on its way out. It doesn't catch right away in first and sounds like a new drive easing out with just a bit to much gas. Also, this is hard to be sure with our icy roads as of lately, but while driving if you get on the throttle in any gear it just revs and slowly accelerates like I am driving on ice. Even if the roads look dry it is difficult to know for sure (Alaska). Thanks for the videos.

[@MultiTelan]

You, sir, are the win. You helped me learn something today, and properly diagnose the apparently abused clutch on my bought-used 1995 SL1.

[@Red88Rex]

Clutch slip is super obvious - RPMs go up faster than your speed increases, you can baby it for a while but failure is inevitable, and if you ignore it too long, eventually you'll lose all friction material on the plates and the clutch won't grip at all....i.e. the car will not be able to move! I've had two clutches go on me and slip for a while, and one time I had a throw out bearing take a crap...that gave no warning, just one day it was super hard to get into any gear, maybe I could find it 1/10 times. But if the car was off, I could shift into any gear just fine. I drove home in second and replaced the clutch. I've only owned manuals over the past 13-14 years and almost all were cable clutches. I LOVE them!!

[@spencerkochel4390]

I'm having the same problem. Might as well do the entire clutch if you have it out to do the TO bearing. Beats replacing a transmission:) Manuals FTW!

[@ProficientWarrior]

Red88Rex this is exactly what happened to my mom's mazda 5. I knew I wasn't crazy and something eventually was going to give. now I know symptoms of a giving clutch haha never had it happen to me.

[@alcatelevolve2859]

When I got my Sonata it took me forever to get used to the hydrolic clutch, kept stalling it because I couldn't feel the engine, unlike the cable clutches I've driven my entire life. I like hydraulic better but man it takes a long time to get used to

[@deonvong551]

Red88Rex thank you for the explanation my car is going through this right now

[@official_commanderhale965]

Damn just yesterday my Porsche 924 did this. Looks like a new clutch then.

[@Spandexius1]

Cheers man... This has helped me with my 77' beetle... Keep losing power and jerking while shifting up... I thought it may be engine trouble but now I will review the clutch! Keep up the great work... Peace!

[@qualityrenov]

Sorry to see you go Eric. I'm gonna miss your videos. Up till you bought the Fairmont, your videos were one of the most informative ones on KZbin.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Tom64o They do actually. In your case however I'd be checking the linkage to make sure it's not loose or misadjusted. It's also very important to use Honda fluid in the transmission.

[@ModMINI]

I worked on a Toyota 4x4 pickup that had a hydraulic clutch operation and an adjustable linkage behind the clutch pedal. The owner complained of difficulty getting the car in gear and shifting -- meaning the clutch wasn't full disengaging because the pedal was too high. We lengthened the adjustor to enable full clutch disengagement.

[@airtec87]

i'll check that out, thanks, the car i'm driving is a Toyota mr2 turbo.

[@kev5039]

Thank you so much. I am starting to drive manual transmission now and this video basically helped me to self inspect my transmission's clutch. Thanks :)

[@Whatdoyouthink.687]

Enjoy Eric's vids for years. Keep up the great work.

[@BrickByBrickVets]

I love the man’s honesty right off the bat! Sold me he is a good mechanic, and a real man! 👊

[@MrMatsumoto0]

I guess my clutch is good, I Just suck at driving

[@sargeghost151]

Oni Mori 😂😂😂😂

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

That clutch won't last long

[@Car_nage]

Oni Mori 😂😂😂😂

[@peterchou5161]

You must be living or from CA.

[@Ahliveehr]

i guess my clutch was good ...

[@danr5105]

Good to see you stressed the freeplay checkout. In addition to slippage another reason to replace a clutch is "chatter" upon initial release. Of course make sure engine mounts are OK before you condemn a clutch for chatter issues. OK,old VW Bug clutch story (there are thousands,I will just tell one). Many times a car came in and the owner says "I let the clutch out and the car does not move". One thing you want to check before you pull the engine and get into clutch repair is if one of the axle nuts has loosened up. These nuts are supposed to be tightened 'really tight" but sometimes they come loose. When the nut is loose the groves on the soft drum can be worn away by the much harder steel of the axle. If a one axle spins inside the drum the Bug does not move The fix is a new drum (with intact spline grooves) and tighten that axle nut down. Now you are a hero for the day as the customer is on his/her way and paid only a fraction of what they were expecting to pay.

[@chunkyfecalbreakfast]

I just realised how many of Eric's videos have been useful to me and I just can't believe I'm not subscribed so I hit that button!

[@XHikotheproX]

Hey Eric, just wanted to say that after reading your bio, i have a new, more complete understanding and a new respect for who EricTheCarGuy is and why you do what you do. Its only been a week since i found your channel and my automotive knowledge has been seeeeeeriously broadened by your quick tip videos and such. Especially the engine diagnosis one. Anyways, I really appreciate your help to a kid with a passion for cars. GOD BLESS

[@littlereptilian7580]

Ok

[@rubenII]

@@littlereptilian7580Ok

[@WestHaddnin]

11 years later I bet you’re a pro now!

[@raydavies6236]

A bad clutch on a 2002 focus is called Totalled.

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

Called beater. Bad tranny on a automatic is totaled. Respect beaters!

[@user-tf5kr4qp2i]

It’s a one day fix in the drive way goofy

[@theethuntv]

A manual transmission is never totaled

[@midnightg3593]

@@theethuntv until u lose some gears

[@--LZ---]

@@theethuntv Tell that to the last getrag on my 330i that welded itself from the inside

[@DisguisedOGOffical]

Couldn't of asked for a better guide to diagnosing the clutch. Thank you.

[@krzydude94]

eric i love you videos ive been in the field working in a dealer since october and i feel at home!

[@teddygrizz2538]

My solstice is doing that exact same thing. I put it in higher gears too and nothing, wouldn’t budge or stall. Let go of everything and still no movement. I could rev the engine without holding the clutch or brake. It’s going to the shop soon tho. Bought a new clutch kit, hope that helps.

[@yeetbomb2015]

When your engine is making a lotta noise but ya ain't going no where, it's probably the clutch

[@totov7673]

How can You tell if a clutch is bad? I have 2013 focus st not sure if clutch is bad or Im not just use to this more stronger clutch. Does the rpm go up and down when you just normaly driving and ingaging amd changing gear?

[@yeetbomb2015]

@@totov7673 Not sure with anything that new did it allways do that?

[@yeetbomb2015]

@@totov7673 more importantly most focuses are sutomatic

[@yeetbomb2015]

Which don't have a clutch

[@totov7673]

@@yeetbomb2015 The focus ST model is diffrent it only comes with a manuel 6 speed stick it has a clutch.

[@Wings_of_foam]

I'm not good at cars, but you are really good at explaining how things work! I subbed! Yo from Scandinavia.

[@RTCLR123]

Last time i watched ETCG he had 20K subs. Congrats man!

[@TheRedQueen13]

This place looks like the inside of Los Santos customs from GTA V lol

[@123Bosniak]

"What's wrong with her now?" lol

[@lucjalajas6988]

Gun X Umbrella if that car was a woman id kiss her

[@arnemaeschaelck5012]

0:03 this Ford looks like it just pulled up to a Pay'n'Spray

[@TrineRapMusic]

dude im pretty sure los santos customs from GTA V looks like This Place.

[@relentless5321]

''If that car was a woman, i'd kiss her!''

[@ericthecarguy]

@Motorchevytoyota That's a tribute to your driving abilities.

[@imaniguana]

Thanks! I've been researching it some more too and it looks like the clutch master cylinder is most likely the problem. I ordered both the master and slave cylinders. Now I'm just waiting for some warmer and drier weather to replace them.

[@TheRealXanPowers]

Really informative. Helped diagnose my problem. Thanks for the video!

[@suush150]

1:17 Man, you remind me of George Clooney. Awesome.

[@PASKI502]

I have same problem thanks to your video I know that its cluch nothing else I m com down I was driving my car and by accident I switch from 6th to 3rd gear and car just completely stop then I heard grinding noise and everytime I press the cluch no reaction I check the fluid it was normal and let's hope its cluch cuz dealer told me it would cost me $6,000 to replace transmission :( by the way my car is Audi s4 :(

[@joshuapenn7112]

Once again i learn something new from Eric!

[@SkyBlue-uh4pi]

Well maintained Si

[@Robbmyster]

We're burnin' this clutch!! haha love it

[@arnoldvillarrealgonzalez5479]

My 2005 mitsubishi lancer has 175k miles. Ok so i was in 4th gear and shifted into 5th all the sudden my revs started going up but the car wasnt going. So i pulled on the side of the road stopped and put it into 1st gear again my revs started going high and the car was barely moving. I managed to get to the nearest parking lot when i got there my car smelt like really burnt clutch. Is my clutch gone bad? I had to get my car towed home. The car still runs it just barely moves when i put it into gear it wont go forward nor backwards

[@coltonallen672]

Check your cv axles.

[@demonbo3]

thanks for these videos that you have done ive found every one that ive watched helpful in some way

[@hectorrobles8560]

Eric I love you videos! I wouldn’t mind watching more ads!

[@Formula400Pontiac]

To make it clear. The engine is supposed to stall on even the highest gear when the clutch pedal is released in a 2-3000 rpm test. If not it's wherry likely that the clutch is worn out or damaged. Testing this way will put a lot of strain on the clutch, so do this only to confirm when in doubt.

[@bigman7293]

A more fun way to tell is if the car will do a burnout or not by revving it high and dumping the clutch. If the tires spin then you're fine

[@evan8tor21]

Kid Mechanic I like your thinking.

[@clayton8or]

_when you have a 170hp AWD vehicle..._

[@official_commanderhale965]

And if they don’t spin.... you have a heft bill.

[@dirtrider88]

clayton8or_2 in the case of an under powered car with high grip your rpms wont drop right away. either way revving it up and dumping the clutch will tell you.

[@MrAcuta73]

Clutch in my Ranger is shot...it will still burn rubber just fine....not a perfect indicator, sadly. Hell, I can downshift on the Interstate and bark the tires, but pulling off on a hill? Clutch whines and slips. Really, my issue is more likely the shitty French Slave (mind out of the gutter, please) than the clutch...but close enough.

[@bradysolaem2467]

Eric your echo is godly are you one of the car gods?

[@tomosrestoration5946]

Thanks again Eric The Car Guy , On my NOPED - Automatic 2 speed its Grumbling going into second gear , I now suspect its the second gear clutch . applying The Theory .

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

Another test is put the car in 3rd gear and without touching the gas pedal , start to release the clutch slowly.. the car should stall immediately when the clutch plate catches ..if it’s catching and moving the car forward it’s wearing out and slipping

[@harryballsagna4549]

DVJFan you got nae nae’d

[@realkewlmann]

It really depends how well you're using it and where (city or highway) you drive your car often. My friend's car's clutch had to be replaced at 85k kilometers. 110k miles is pretty good if you ask me.

[@AudioOrchardMusic]

Mine is slipping at 280,000km (170,000 miles) in my Saturn SL. I don’t feel like changing it, but I feel like it did pretty good.

[@rumham7466]

@@AudioOrchardMusic196K miles on my ‘05 Carolla. Wonder if it’s even worth fixing. But I’m in no place for a new car. She lasted a good while though

[@xYouthAttackx]

I'm currently at 104k miles on the original clutch.

[@Katherine_xs]

@@AudioOrchardMusichow long did your car last if you used it?

[@rockabillygone]

Have a NV3500 making a sound as you release the clutch like there are rocks loose spinning in the bell housing/gear box(hard to decipher). Just hoping with all of your work you may know of what could make that sound. Only happens as I am releasing clutch, not when pedal's up idling or is fully released and in gear. In other words, only makes noise (like rocks tossing about) when the clutch is early to mid throw, once gear is selected, no noise.

[@bobw2567]

Hey Eric, I tend to use second almost exclusively around town as a short cut. It’s a pretty healthy connection during my rolling launches but am I doing some accelerated wear on my clutch in exchange for sheer laziness. Bob, 99 beetle.

[@kaiziel]

Is there any way to shorten the clutch? so you dont have to push it so far down and it doesnt sit so high from the ground?

[@mushy18100]

Nevezla adjust the clutch pedal itself

[@bgemski]

the cable on the clutch fork right by the bellhousing

[@Thebizkit123]

Can somebody help me so I recently had a new clutch installed on my 350z and it's super light and sensitive and the biting point is so low. And also in my level parkway when I'm in first with the clutch all the way in if I let of the brake the car moves foward a bit with the clutch all the way in is this normal for new clutches?

[@hectorbernal2604]

Tony the Lakers Fan depends on stage clutch, I have stage 3 clutch I bite midway and lol depends brand, so bassicly it is normal but on that clutch. Also theres a variety of clutches you can choose via "companys"

[@CBTalon97]

It sounds like it needs to be adjusted off of the floor. If it's hydraulic you might be able to adjust the throw of the rod going from the pedal assembly to the clutch master cylinder. You may also want to make sure the fluid has been bled and doesn't have an air in the lines.

[@amcrebelfan]

Same issue in my 04 Stang GT

[@chiefdenis]

I had this exact issue recently, it was the master and slave cylinder (i had them repaired instead of replaced). Reverse was impossible to enter unless i revved it in neutral first, and first would stay engaged with the pedal pushed flat to the floor, 2nd to other gears would shift but pedal was so light. TLDR: Master and slave cylinder, also, always do both

[@BasheerKanji]

thank u eric for your technical advice regarding clutch problems

[@arthuro13]

I love you lol. Thanks for these video's man, been saving up for a while now and I think I might be able to get my license this summer. this stuff is usefull, thanks for the effort man!

[@Splop10]

Something I was taught ages back was where the clutch actually bites. If it bites when the pedal is half way down it's fine, but if it bites right at the very top it's starting to fail.

[@broderp]

Clutch slipping is easy. When mine failed, I could not put my car into gear when running, The clutch pedal was fine. I had to start the car in gear then shift without the clutch to get home.

[@ein8117]

But that damages synchros?

[@MultiBeast301]

Toasted synchros maybe. Try double clutching next time

[@alabanzassierrenas]

GRACIAS POR LOS VIDEOS ERICK SON UNOS VIDEOS MUY PROFECIONALES Y Y MUY BUENOS...THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS, ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL VIDEOS AND GOOD VIDEOS FOR ME... ERICK.. GOD BLESS YOU

[@oncetime2926]

Hi eric, I have been following you videos for a while, and now I have a question. I have a 89 honda crx with b series swap and with a cable to hydro conversion kit, but now it won't go into any gear unless I slowly depressed the clutch. Thanks for your help Eric!!

[@luckykaur5701]

EricTheCarGuy Can someone help please, because i'm really worried. My engine was off and i did not have my foot on the clutch but still shift into my gears smoothly. Is this normal??

[@ahdennis]

+lucky kaur Yeah, thats likely ok buddy! Sometimes if all lines up inside the gearbox just right you can do that! I wouldn't be concerned!

[@luckykaur5701]

Ok you so much! :)

[@schneir5]

I'm having the opposite problem with my miata. The clutch seems like it won't disengage, so it's difficult to put into gear and it will stall with the pedal pushed down and it's hard to start it in gear. I really hope I don't need a whole new clutch!

[@RobotsWithShotguns]

Sounds like the master or slave cylinder.

[@schneir5]

RobotsWithShotguns I'm pretty sure it's the slave cylinder. I got on the ground and touched it and there was grime on it. I added fluid and bled the line and it's working great now. I ordered a new slave cylinder and it's supposed to arrive tomorrow.

[@schneir5]

I ended up changing the slave cylinder. It had leaked the fluid.

[@kristofferj2099]

Might also have had a spring released from the clutch disk. It can then wedge/jam itself and LOCK the flywheel disk & pressure plate as though it were one solid piece. Had that occur on an 87 Escort. so had to start in neutral to warm it up then start in gear and sync speeds to shift ... and plan route to get home to fix it that had no stops or at least none that were uphill..

[@schneir5]

Kris toffer J Thank you, but I think it was definitely just a worn out release cylinder. After I added fluid it worked okay, after I bled it it worked fine, and after I changed the release cylinder it works amazing! I just changed the shift turret oil today, and that seems to have me a big difference. I want to replace the turn boot shift boots.

[@Kenyalove001]

Hey Eric! My 1999 VW Polo Classic was laid up for 2 years. Now in all the gears, the car speeds up but soon the engine just increases revs without picking up speed. After driving it for a few days, things seemed fine but in my way back the same issue restarted. What do you think?

[@adrianherrera543]

Thanks for the info I've been hearing similar responses but I trust your opinion because you do this from the goodness in your heart.you can never be to sure about mechanic shops if they are legit or trying to make a quick buck.but anyway thanks again.

[@vinmorin]

The best way to align the first gear, is to put it in 2nd gear first. I find that putting it in 2nd gear before going into first, makes for a smooth gear change.

[@gavinlorenz6837]

Is that a joke?

[@iunnox666]

@@gavinlorenz6837 You don't start in second, you just throw the stick there before putting it in first to get going.

[@gavinlorenz6837]

@@iunnox666 so like when I'm at a dead stop and 1st won't go in for some reason just stick it into 2nd and then it will slide into first before I start pressing the gas?

[@iunnox666]

@@gavinlorenz6837 Yep. Sometimes my car doesnt want to go into 1st and I have to do that.

[@gavinlorenz6837]

@@iunnox666 funny enough just noticed it. I guess it just tends to happen when the car has been driven a lot. Particularly on my situation I'll be driving and come up to a stop sign and be at 0 and 1st will think I'm still going faster than 2nd gear even tho it's a dead stop

[@Glockenator]

Depends where you're driving, how well you're driving it, and how often you drive it. City driving tends to wear the clutch out more than country or highway driving. My truck has 181,749.6km (very exact, I know) of mostly country driving on the odometer and it's still on the original clutch.

[@robertconlee7607]

I have a 09 Ford Focus manual I know the clutch is bad by it slips and it vibrates but as I am driving I can feel the vibration going through my foot as I am pushing on the gas

[@meetmiguel9935]

Thanks! I was getting anxious about my clutch being shot but it seems I can probably get some more life out of it! Yay for peace of mind!

[@lukebennett8179]

How much longer did you get out of it?

[@KpopNiDontStop]

dude tried to sell me his 350z with a burnt clutch like this and denied it so bad Lol.

[@fuknames2123]

lol how much of a discount was he willing to go. If all it needed was a clutch that's not a big deal, unless he was going full price.

[@KpopNiDontStop]

oh this guy was a terrible seller he just denied it and got angry at me and my friend who were being nice so we left! but hey now I own an 06 g35 coupe!! MT.

[@Ben.e39]

KpopNiDontStop Niceeee

[@alka-holic]

KpopNiDontStop Not bad! 2 seats situation is killing me :(

[@KpopNiDontStop]

‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ haha the back seats of the g35 are okay they are torture chambers for people above 5 ft 7inchs.

[@arlind530d]

The trick is to start at 3rd gear. a good clutch should stall always

[@callumbalch6484]

You can always pull of in 2nd with a good clutch

[@lkillercaml9945]

@@callumbalch6484 not with a car with 100 torque lol I've tried and my clutch is 4 months old

[@dylanmounsey7515]

l KillerCam l go smoother

[@Scratchingforcash]

callum balch

[@phantomsoldier497]

I can move in second and even in third and the clutch was good and the engine is 4 cylinder. If you release the clutch very slowly you can do it and it's a good trick to move when you are on ice or mud since the wheels will spin much slower

[@mohailem]

exact same problem.thanks 4 the helpful video

[@JasonTylerRicci]

I know I've got a clutch issue. How severe I don't know. I do know, however, that it's engagement point (level at which the pedal is at to engage/disengage gears) is towards the top. High pedal. The pedal "free play" seems good. Fluid is good. Just catches high. Worn clutch?

[@tatyali6489]

I have no pressure on my clutch. I can't select gears when the car is on. My car has a cable clutch.

[@CBTalon97]

Cable clutches don't have hydraulic lines, fluid, master or slave cylinders.

[@2trips]

4:12 4:16 i wish it took this long to remove a transmission ;)

[@AutoBodyEverything]

Just today I was getting high on some boost and going into 2nd it sounded like the clutch disc itself just exploded inside the transmission. Pushing the pedal in results in a metal gear grinding sound and trying to go into any gear just sounds louder but there’s no engagement. It sounds like the output shaft is skimming the inside of the clutch plate.

[@clifjonejontilano3578]

Thanks for the very helpful infos. What if the pedal is very stiff? mine is hydraulic type clutch on a 2.8li diesel engine..Does it have something to do with the clutch? i dont see any problem on both master and slave cyl, no unusual sticking nose too..tia

[@maximusareilius2262]

it goes without saying it. driving manual is becoming a lost art.

[@LukasFink1]

in america

[@arlobubble3748]

When driving for fun, manual all the way. Driving in heavy stop/start traffic, I'll take the auto and provided it's good enough a CVT.

[@Robert-goose1]

Lukas Graphen everywhere. Europeans will switch to electrics to feel power again.

[@bigjermini]

shiftable automatics now. You can drive em auto for city....or shift em for country/back roads.

[@hunterheape4939]

@@bigjermini They've got ladyboys now too if you're trying to have it both ways so bad 😂

[@RawRapper]

If the car stalls in 1st gear is that good

[@izientertainment9349]

What do you mean.Obviously if you release the clutch faster is gonna stall in 1 gear

[@dylanmounsey7515]

Ya real good

[@JRT3000]

help help.. i have a 07 kia spectra 2.0l 5psd manual.. 2nd gear grinds only after a couple of mins when operating.... i assume when car rich operating temp...150k miles stock clutch .. 1.3.4.5 gears ok.. is my synchro bad?

[@vwmetal66]

I have a vw based sand rail and my clutch was slipping real bad in 3rd gear as well as second gear a bit. I figured its toast. Before i buy a new kit i pulled the motor and i noticed something right away. I was already familiar with the different pressure plates and throwout bearing changes vw made on their transmission so i already knew what setup im suppose to have. So the thing i noticed was that i had the wrong pressure plate and throwout bearing installed. Bought the rail this way and only tried first through second under very small load. The disk and plate itself look very good still. But with the wrong setup im sure thats what was causing it to slip not being able to actuate properly. one i get the correct plate and TO bearing im sure all will be well.

[@josh___3846]

could a slipping clutch feel like a misfire?

[@electronJarvs]

I'm wondering this cause the garage who have my car is saying the hesitation in my mini is caused by the clutch but it doesn't slip, car stalls if in gear and you just let the clutch out. My problem feels more like fuel starvation

[@josh___3846]

@@electronJarvs you could check your issue with a wideband or front 02 and see if it goes lean, that would indicate fuel starvation. For me I posted 3 years ago and it turned out to be most likely a bent rod or broken piston ring. eventually the block got a hole in it. it didnt throw a rod I think it was fuel/air that escaped out of the combustion chamber and into the crank case

[@zipper978]

What does it mean if it shudders in first gear and not any other gear

[@rhillerb2]

Like while you're setting off? Give it more gas.

[@CatalinIonut98]

Did you find out? I have the same problem but it's in first and 2nd gear only.

[@Jinny-Wa]

Did you? I have 1st and 2nd aswell

[@CatalinIonut98]

Jin- No. It seems like it stopped doing that. I don't really know what to say.

[@Hqzza]

If it shudders in first gear, maybe try actually using the accelerate pedal

[@ryanh3285]

I had clutch slip on my Honda that lasted a few weeks then didn't happen again for years I was told it was due to the self adjusting clutch mechanism sticking.Im glad I didn't get the clutch done at huge expense though.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

Hey eric how do you remember which bolt goes where? It amazes me when I see videos of people working on engines and they just drop the bolts into a pan. I would have to take a picture and label the bolts

[@11sikjoker3]

so ur saying that i might be needing a new clutch becuase when im in third gear i can floor it and the power goes by its self?????????

[@ImPaCTSnYpEr]

+Lizandro Ortix No if you try to take off from 3rd gear and it doesnt grab super great and the rpms stay high when you let the clutch then its probably slipping

[@leonbranum1001]

My 96 dodge one ton hard to push in clutch wont start unles cluch is down wats my problem

[@NousagiMechanic]

Leon Branum Sounds like your ignition system has a clutch lockout. Just means you have to push in the clutch pedal every time you start your truck.

[@official_commanderhale965]

Leon Branum your legs are weak.

[@techdavey3486]

An African temporary fix for a slipping clutch on a Land Rover costs nothing! Of course it is only a temporary fix that might only get you to the next town. Somehow urine needs to be got into the bell housing. This decomposes to ammonia which strips grease or oil from the slipping plate. In the bush there are no garages and no spare parts so travellers need to be able to cope with breakdowns. Allegedly the tip was given to the stranded tourists by a native so never underestimate the locals. His tip of "Piss on it!" did get the Land Rover to the next town. Voila!

[@TheKilman102]

+Tech Davey Never underestemate the power of piss! :D

[@speckspeck]

+Tech Davey oh my , we are inventive on the troll channel

[@arjanwilbie2511]

it is also amazing how much abuse they can have before critical failure.

[@deus_ex_machina_]

Tech Davey Bear Grylls would be proud.

[@johnlightbody9942]

Tech Davey yer talking pish man...

[@christophermccrory1485]

I got a 1998 Honda Accord 5speed. You can push the clutch pedal in and it works but the shifter won’t go in any gear real hard to move it either sticks in first or reverse and sometimes you can get it to neutral and most time it grinds and stalls.

[@anthraxxru]

Today i was going out and tried to have a powerful start soooo .... i accelerated till floor and then changed gear and my acceleration was kinda empty ... just getting rpm but not speed at all i mean ... 4th gear and like 30km/h .... is that bad ? i mean ... After that i left the place normally like 6 times but there was no problem at all ... Do i have reasons to worry about ? And the test with hand breaking test worked fine ... (sorry for my english)

[@Hole_Motorsports]

best test, dump the clutch from 4k rpms in first, if the tires don't spin your clutch is bad.

[@SidB8]

Goddamnit! I purchased a 2008 Mazda 3 hatchback with 69,000 miles 2 years ago as a 3rd hand owner. The 1st owner was allegedly a woman and now at 77,000 miles i'm feeling it slip pretty badly in 4th and 5th gear.

[@MrRSexton1]

Something very similar happened to me while driving a '87 audi. The clutch pedal got stuck down after a miss shift, tho mine didn't feel soft afterwords, so I kept driving the car. About 2 weeks later the clutch went out. The clutch lever had gotten a hole wore threw it, causing the clutch to never fully engage, causing it to wear extremely quickly. I would recommend getting it looked at sooner, rather than later.

[@theoxygen876]

Thank you for your video, I have a question on a 2013 Toyota Avensis diesel car, Panda clutch or actuator be adjusted?

[@mescudiwes8862]

Well fuck my Subaru

[@medo7782]

And another way to diagnose a bad flywheel is to drive 1000 kilometers and let it blow out of your engine

[@dave5833]

Eric Great Video, I have a very hard clutch to push in, can you change the spring or finger rate? Thanks

[@bernhardsmuts2265]

Thanks for this video. I was sitting next to the side of the road worried that I had blown a turbo or some gasket, I put the car into first gear, park brake on and released the clutch and the car continued to idle... Problem solved, clutch gone.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Problem with that one is that it was a Ford.

[@glasseyegaze3741]

Ben thank you

[@NaRisksAll]

Hahaha

[@beanvan99]

Ben yeah not a Honda

[@townsey5612]

I love ford's but even I have to say that their clutch system is usually poorly engineered. If you don't bleed them 60 to 100k miles than you will roast your clutch.

[@Leo-lr4eq]

Nothing's wrong with it. If it was an automatic, then I understand you

[@recoveringmillennial9695]

This was very informative. Thanks for posting.

[@H0tDawgWater911]

I Appreciate your vids eric thanks for making all of these

[@marshallcahill4958]

I have a 1984 Chev c-20 with a granny 4 speed. Installed a new clutch assembly. After about a week I adjusted the clutch in a small bit. After about three months, without any new adjustments, I'm having trouble shifting gears. What have taken place to cause this... your thoughts. Thanks 👍 Forgot to mention that this is a mechanical clutch assembly.

[@GORD444]

My 00 mustang has a cable clutch. I'm getting a new clutch in a day or two but my throw out bearing squeaked really bad then when I would put my clutch in it would make a scoring noise. It would surge in 2nd gear and up and I would floor it and it would take a second to go.

[@432001ttaylor]

Hey, I love your videos!!!! Are you looking for a volunteer for a couple of weeks? You're a great teacher.

[@jonnypipeline6775]

Thanks eric - - i might need a clutch - it sounds as if theres a bunch of keys down there in the gearbox when i engage 1st or reverse gear - the closest sound to it is a bunch of keys..... - it also isnt slipping into 1st gear....i have to get it at the "sweet spot" for it to engage else i put in reverse and give the driver behind a shock when he sees my reverse lights while at a traffic light LOL. Golf 3.5 cabtio 2.0L 8V.

[@reallybigphilly]

My clutch begins to grab when releasing the pedal barely an inch; car garage warned me to pay attention to it as it doesn't decouple particularly well. Would that be a sign of wear as well? To my feeling it's been like this since I bought it but it's only now being picked up on at yearly maintenance.