Acceleration Issue

1. GS79 Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 18

   #1 15th September 2010, 10:03

   Hi all,
   
   Recently on my VTR when I floor it to accelarate the revs seem to jump up, but the car doesn't pull away. Then after a few seconds the revs drop back down and the car seems to 'catch up'. This doesn't happen if I accelerate 'normally', only when flooring it.
   
   I thought it may be the clutch (I've done 105,000 miles) but there doesn't seem to be a problem changing gears.
   
   Any suggestions?
2. user_42892 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 high wycombe Posts: 848 Astra VXR

   #2 15th September 2010, 10:38

   Most likly clutch mate do you get any smells after flooring it
3. GS79 Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 18

   #3 15th September 2010, 10:57

   Cheers,
   
   No smells that I've noticed - what should I be looking out for like? You any idea how much a replacement clutch (parts and labour) would be?
   
   Was going to wait until the next service to get the timing belt done (last changed at 60,000 miles), but I might get that done with the clutch if it's not too expensive.
4. yeahbuddy Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 greendale Posts: 1476

   #4 15th September 2010, 11:23

   youd probably be looking at about 400 for a new clutch kit and timing belt, possibly 350 all together if done at same time. try wheel spinning if you cant do it you need a new clutch
5. GS79 Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 18

   #5 15th September 2010, 11:28

   Thanks for your help.
   
   I'll ask a few local garages and see what quotes I can get.
6. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #6 15th September 2010, 18:10

   Sounds like clutch slip - time for a new clutch.