Could a Clutch slip when its hot??

DannyW · 24 Oct 2007 at 19:29

Hi guys

Was out today with 4 other people in my car, came to bigish hill, and my car seemed to need a lot revs to make it move off propably.

I have put it in 4th and dumped the clutch at high revs and it cuts out instantly, But could it still slip when its hot?

Wasnt making any funny noises ect.

Tesla · 24 Oct 2007 at 19:35

4 other people suggests 5 in total. Weighing at say 70kg each that's 350kg. That's quite a lot of extra weight, probably 25%. You will need extra rev's etc on hills and such with this extra weight.

olv · 24 Oct 2007 at 19:36

DannyW said:
Was out today with 4 other people in my car, came to bigish hill, and my car seemed to need a lot revs to make it move off propably.

Jesus christ. NO WAI?!

DannyW · 24 Oct 2007 at 19:37

Now you say 350kg makes much more sense why it seemed different

whitecrook · 24 Oct 2007 at 19:43

With extra weight as well you need to brake more as well.

DannyW · 24 Oct 2007 at 19:45

whitecrook said:
With extra weight as well you need to brake more as well.

Never noticed on braking, but my brakes are either on or off anway

(reminds me of the slr on topgear)

Lopéz · 24 Oct 2007 at 20:05

Yes, heat (and leaking oil seals) can cause an already weak clutch to start slipping.