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 Nov 19, 2012 - 7:07 PM
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hey guys, i'm new here and picked up a white gt a couple months ago. (94 with minor alterations), but it was 500 bucks so hey can't lose right?
well I knew the clutch slipped a bit but i'm not sure if this is the clutch or not so i'm here for your wisdom. Btw this car will be converted to a gt four next year. so back on topic, the car is suddenly having almost no power on hills (i live near pittsburgh in the mountains), it's a 5 speed by the way. Well a friend suggested it could be my cat but it FINALLY threw a cel (its gotten pretty undrivable). the cel was for the egr system, so again to the cats. So we unplugged the hose from the valve and thinking it would cause the car to die if we held it, well it didn't. there was next to no suction. So i;m beyond frustrated, so my friend and mechanic suggested we take it for a spin so he can see the lack of power, well he thought i was feathering it and i was at 2500 rpm trying to reverse and slowly creeping backwards, he thinks its my clutch but i've heard a messed up egr valve or system can do this. i'm so confused and need some guidance guys before I gut my cat... could it be the clutch or the egr system? there was a smell like burning clutch while i tried to backup, and i never grind gears or abuse this car. The previous owner did though i'm sure of it. |
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Nov 20, 2012 - 12:00 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If it were up to me cars wouldn't have computers at all. Clutch isn't expensive if you do it yourself, easily under $200.
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Nov 20, 2012 - 12:26 AM
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QUOTE (Box @ Nov 20, 2012 - 12:00 AM)  If it were up to me cars wouldn't have computers at all. Clutch isn't expensive if you do it yourself, easily under $200. i just dont get how it can slip a few times and then just stop catching almost all together. 5 mph at 3000 rpm.... i don't understand this. and i just lack the time to do it myself, in my honda i did it once, but do you guys suggest a stage 1? i want something that will be a little tougher, its all mountains here and I know, you should see the 75 celica im getting ready to pick up to restore in the garage for winter. no computers, this will be a breeze This post has been edited by momentai99: Nov 20, 2012 - 12:30 AM |
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momentai99 slow acceleration? Nov 19, 2012 - 7:07 PM
momentai99 any suggestions would help....i'm getting desp... Nov 19, 2012 - 7:23 PM RabidTRD Welcome to the forums.
When you put your foot dow... Nov 19, 2012 - 7:24 PM
momentai99 QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Nov 19, 2012 - 7:2... Nov 19, 2012 - 7:36 PM richee3 It sounds like a combination of both. The clutch i... Nov 19, 2012 - 7:52 PM momentai99 QUOTE (richee3 @ Nov 19, 2012 - 8:52... Nov 19, 2012 - 7:57 PM momentai99 bump as i have work tomorrow. can a worn out clut... Nov 19, 2012 - 10:24 PM richee3 Yes, that's exactly what a worn out clutch wil... Nov 19, 2012 - 10:40 PM Box EGR won't cost that much to fix. Especially i... Nov 19, 2012 - 10:47 PM momentai99 QUOTE (richee3 @ Nov 19, 2012 - 10:4... Nov 19, 2012 - 10:59 PM Box Funny I find OBDII sucks because it's so damn ... Nov 19, 2012 - 11:34 PM momentai99 QUOTE (Box @ Nov 19, 2012 - 11:34 PM... Nov 19, 2012 - 11:37 PM RabidTRD Don't forget to clean out the EGR tube too:
... Nov 22, 2012 - 2:10 PM trdproven QUOTE (Box @ Nov 20, 2012 - 2:34 PM)... Nov 22, 2012 - 5:14 PM momentai99 let me just say to both of you thank you. Especial... Nov 22, 2012 - 11:29 PM SwissFerdi Since I don't think anyone has mentioned this ... Nov 23, 2012 - 6:08 AM Dulesgt4 A worn clutch will definatly be doing what your sa... Nov 23, 2012 - 7:00 AM momentai99 QUOTE (Dulesgt4 @ Nov 23, 2012 - 7:0... Nov 23, 2012 - 11:29 AM |
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