Problem with Manual VY

[holdensupporter2005]

Not sure if it is a burnt out clutch but my VY has all of a sudden got a problem.

It changes gears fine, but when you put your foot down to accelerate it doesn't seem to have any power, but the engine roars and the tacho shoots right up, as if you have your foot on the clutch while you are putting your foot down. Seems to drive and change gears OK as long as you don't put your foot down for power. Does this mean a burnt out clutch?? I have checked the clutch fluid and the bottle is full. It only started doing it after my sister drove my car

[DVSV8]

i think your sis has cooked your clutch. so glad mine cant drive a manual

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Start the car and put your foot on the clutch, put it in third gear with the hand brake on. Try to take off, if it stalls pretty much straight away it should be fine, if it revs then slows down and then stalls, you either have a buggered clutch or it is an adjustment problem.

Where does the clutch pedal feel like it is taking up, close to the floor or fairly high up?

[holdensupporter2005]

Originally Posted by Not_An_Abba_Fan

Start the car and put your foot on the clutch, put it in third gear with the hand brake on. Try to take off, if it stalls pretty much straight away it should be fine, if it revs then slows down and then stalls, you either have a buggered clutch or it is an adjustment problem.

Where does the clutch pedal feel like it is taking up, close to the floor or fairly high up?

Close to the floor I guess, clutch seems to feels normal
I will try putting it in 3rd tommorow

[holdensupporter2005]

Originally Posted by DVSV8

i think your sis has cooked your clutch. so glad mine cant drive a manual

Yeah, I have lost my license so my sister has been driving me around

[DVSV8]

if you have been sitting in the car while she is driving you would know if she has been riding the clutch, have you been smelling clutch in the car?

[holdensupporter2005]

Originally Posted by DVSV8

if you have been sitting in the car while she is driving you would know if she has been riding the clutch, have you been smelling clutch in the car?

No haven't noticed her riding it, and no smell in the car. But outside the car seems to be a strong burning smell when you stop.

[holdensupporter2005]

Yep, Was a burnt out clutch.
I had to get RACV to tow it to Holden Dealer.
Gonna Cost around $1500

[DVSV8]

think of the bright side, you can go H/D now!

[nicko]

Originally Posted by holdensupporter2005

Yep, Was a burnt out clutch.
I had to get RACV to tow it to Holden Dealer.
Gonna Cost around $1500

STOP. dont let the dealer charge u $1500 mate!

You have a dual mass fly wheel i think so its going to be expensive but get a few quotes from other mechanics before paying $1500, trust me it will save u some money

[adamc11]

Yeah don't get holden to do it, shop around.