MetalGhiaSolid Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hi, Ive recently bought a ford fiesta ghia 53 reg, still got a couple months warranty but dont know where i stand with this prob. When changing gear from first to second also second to third, if i put a small bit of gas on whilst releasing the clutch i hear a sound very much like a fan belt slipping for a second or two. If im much smoother with the gear change, ie slow clutch release and no gas i can avoid it. Does this sound like a clutch slipping sound? Thats my best guess with limited knowledge. Thanks in advance for any bit of advice. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJason Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hi, Ive recently bought a ford fiesta ghia 53 reg, still got a couple months warranty but dont know where i stand with this prob. When changing gear from first to second also second to third, if i put a small bit of gas on whilst releasing the clutch i hear a sound very much like a fan belt slipping for a second or two. If im much smoother with the gear change, ie slow clutch release and no gas i can avoid it. Does this sound like a clutch slipping sound? Thats my best guess with limited knowledge. Thanks in advance for any bit of advice. Mike It might well be an early symptom of clutch slip, but the car seems a bit young for that. Try to make a recording of the noise for the garage, and try hard to get them to sort it under warranty, because a lot of expensive work is required to gain access. If the engine revs start to go up faster than the road speed, then clutch slip is confirmed and a repair is very urgent (and expensive). Good luck with it Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Could be the release bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalGhiaSolid Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Thanks guys for your advice. Ill update when i find out what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel105 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks guys for your advice. Ill update when i find out what it is. MetalGhiaSolid is probably the best screen name I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalGhiaSolid Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thanks mate. Suppose you'd need a playstation to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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