1985 325e strange behavior getting into 1st

[sam_]

hi there,
as i was driving around LA today with lots of stop and go driving i noticed that my car was requiring more revs to get in first and letting off the clutch made the car jutter quite a lot...could anyone help me diagnose pls

[jlevie]

I suspect that what you are trying to tell us is that more engine speed than normal is needed in first gear from a stop. That and the judder is most likely a worn out and slipping clutch.

[sam_]

given the fact that this happens under certain driving circumstances leads me to think it might be something else? is there a method for me to test the clutch

[sam_]

pls help anyone :(((

[sam_]

what about a trans fluid change!? idk when the PO did the last one..maybe this would fix the issues?

[jlevie]

One check for a slipping clutch is to put the car in 5th gear at a stop and ease off the clutch. If the engine doesn't stall easily, the clutch is slipping. Of course, getting the opinion of a pro is always a good idea.

The transmission fluid (on a manual transmission) has nothing to do with this.

[sam_]

bump bc still have no idea what it is

[2mAn]

Have you tried what jlevie suggested? He is a pro

[Wanganstyle]

hi there,
as i was driving around LA today with lots of stop and go driving i noticed that my car was requiring more revs to get in first and letting off the clutch made the car jutter quite a lot...could anyone help me diagnose pls

Check your master cylinder for a loss of pressure; if its going there may be fluid by the clutch pedal area.

also check the slave cylinder; if either are going out it will be difficult to operate the clutch

[sam_]

Check your master cylinder for a loss of pressure; if its going there may be fluid by the clutch pedal area.



also check the slave cylinder; if either are going out it will be difficult to operate the clutch

how do I check?


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[Wanganstyle]

Hire a friend to pump the master and you watch to see if the slave is moving enough to disengage the clutch

[sam_]

great. thanks! where are the two cylinders located ?


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[Wanganstyle]

great. thanks! where are the two cylinders located ?


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google.com

try to use this thing called a search engine; its excellent for improving IQ

Purchasing a thing called a "service manual" would be a very smart idea also; your car will probably need work everywhere

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