Slipping Clutch ?

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   Hi guys on the way home from work tonight my clutch pedal went to the floor like the cable had snapped but i was still able to change gears ok..on closer inspection all was well with my cable. So now the car wont rev above 2.5 rpm with the speed round about 20 25mph..if i try to accelarate above this the revs go up and nothing happens..is my clutch needing replaced ? if so is this a big job and most importantly how much will this cos to replace ? My car is a 55 kia picanto manual with 42.000miles.

thanks very much for any help i may get with this issue.

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snake16v Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Location: scotland Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote snake16v Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Slipping Clutch ? Posted: 10 Jan 2012 at 9:22pm
	Hi guys on the way home from work tonight my clutch pedal went to the floor like the cable had snapped but i was still able to change gears ok..on closer inspection all was well with my cable. So now the car wont rev above 2.5 rpm with the speed round about 20 25mph..if i try to accelarate above this the revs go up and nothing happens..is my clutch needing replaced ? if so is this a big job and most importantly how much will this cos to replace ? My car is a 55 kia picanto manual with 42.000miles. thanks very much for any help i may get with this issue.

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ewan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Location: eatbourne Status: Offline Points: 128	Post Options Post Reply Quote ewan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2012 at 10:18pm
	it does sound like clutch slipping = new clutch plates, I have no idea re cost, but prob £200 - £400 if its under warrenty, which i doubt then go to kia or proper garage otherwise just get some quotes from a trusted garage, due to engine size prob not a big deal for a garage (the above is said in good faith)

RichieD76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Sep 2011 Location: Boston, UK Status: Offline Points: 615	Post Options Post Reply Quote RichieD76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jan 2012 at 11:04pm
	clutch wont be causing the engine not to rev above a set RPM. Not unless if binding but then i wouldnt expect it to be always at the same RPM. Its a strange one. Would keep the millage down to a minimum untill you have it looked at. Anymore driving around could cause gearbox or other failures. keep us informed what you find
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snake16v Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Location: scotland Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote snake16v Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 2012 at 7:05am
	Thanks guys for the replys.. Richie the cars revs are fine not restricted in any way..i may have described it wrong..what i mean is the car has no power above 2000rpm the rev range increases but no power..hope this helps.

ewan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Location: eatbourne Status: Offline Points: 128	Post Options Post Reply Quote ewan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 2012 at 7:35pm
	i read it as the revs increase but the speed doesnt

thunderbird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Dec 2011 Status: Offline Points: 288	Post Options Post Reply Quote thunderbird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2012 at 8:01am
	Increasing revs with no increase in speed can only mean one two things, the clutch is slipping or its an automatic. Since the car has a clutch pedal the second does not apply. It need sorting ASAP before you damage any other parts, if its down to the rivets the flywheel can become scored. Oil leaking onto the clutch can also cause it to slip.

snake16v Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Location: scotland Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote snake16v Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2012 at 4:42pm
	Thanks thunder for all your info.

snake16v Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Location: scotland Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote snake16v Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 2012 at 10:18pm
	When changing the clutch should i also replace the clutch plate ? thanks.

davy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Kia Moderator Joined: 08 Aug 2008 Location: Renfrewshire Status: Offline Points: 2697	Post Options Post Reply Quote davy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jan 2012 at 8:50am
	Of course, replace all 3 parts, friction plate, pressure plate and release bearing. False economy just replacing 1 or 2 items.
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snake16v Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Location: scotland Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote snake16v Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 2012 at 9:36am
	Hi guys forgot to come back on and give an update..Yes as suspected it was my clutch plate that needed replaced so i the Garage got a full clutch kit and replaced all parts.The car is now back on the road running better than ever ! Cost was £180 and thats for the clutch kit and the labour. chers for all the help.

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