what is wrong and what do i do? ford fiesta

[ezzkikrios]

my ford fiesta 1.3 finesse runs fine normally. but as i was driving it from cold this afternoon, i noticed that in 4th and 5th gear at about 40-50mph, it sounded like the engine was revving up when i was pressing the throttle but the speed wasnt increasing. like the gears slipping possibly? it was like the clutch was being depressed while throttling.

i didnt notice it much when i had driven for like 2 hours later.

advice please anyone?

[wazza]

what is the mileage?

does the same thing happen when you go up a hill?

[tomstickland]

If engine speed is increasing but not vehicle speed then slipping clutch would be a possible cause.

[Inactive]

If engine speed is increasing but not vehicle speed then slipping clutch would be a possible cause.

Indeed, almost certainly, I would guess.

Try putting in to gear with the handbrake firmly on, let the clutch bite, see if it stalls the engine.

[ezzkikrios]

car is v reg ford fiesta year 2000, mileage 71000 miles. i'll try the tip with the handbrake on.

darn. has anyone got any numbers for how much the clutch might cost?

[tomstickland]

Usually around £80-120 for a clutch, you can have one fitted at a clutch place, total around £150 I guess.

[Browntoa]

had one fitted a month ago, gearbox out job to do clutch, replaced all clutch parts £245