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.

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tomstickland wrote: »

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