In a message dated 98-06-11 15:30:20 EDT, kpb@GNV.IFAS.UFL.EDU writes: << Oh no, my 84 Westy feels like the clutch is slipping - mostly in first gear under a slight load, but so far only occasionally. I'll be taking her in soon. Any suggestions or alternatives? >> When my clutch decided to begin its journey to heaven, it slipped most noticibly in fourth when climbing or under heavy loads. Eventually it slipped in all gears with any load. Either Clymer or Haynes manuals suggest the best way to check for a slipping clutch is to put it in second (gear) and accelerate off as you usually would: no extra fuel, or "nursing " the clutch. It should die. That exhausts my suggestions and alternatives. :) gmbulley cary, nc |
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