1.8 Petrol Engine Racing When Accelerating

[genericflipper]

I have a problem where the engine seems to 'race' when accelerating when coming out of a roundabout, or turning, or climbing a hill. it takes a few seconds before the power reaches the wheels. it doesnt happen all the time. it feels a bit like an automatic gearbox when changing down to overtake. the clutch seems to be fine.

any ideas much appreciated

[wase16ll]

sounds to me that the clutch isnt as fine as you think....could be slipping

[artscot79]

clutch slip as above hence the engine racing my clutch felt perfectly fine till one day changing gear it wouldnt go when ford opened the box the clutch was in pieces in the box it was so worn

[STEADS]

Ditto does sound like clutch slip to me as we'll.

[genericflipper]

Thanks for the advice, is it possible to adjust the clutch or is it likely to need replacing?

[wase16ll]

will need renewing

[genericflipper]

obviously clutch wear depends on use but theres only 86000 on the clock. and it feels ok, and stalls the engine when tested. is there anything else it could be?

[wase16ll]

if the engine is revving faster than the car...its the clutch...

if you drive up a steepish hill, go from second to fourth, accelerate hard...if engine races, even brieflly, clutch is slipping

[genericflipper]

thanks all - it was the clutch, now sorted....