Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 08:19:24 GMT From: meld_b <meld_bnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Clutch Problem?
Fluid? What fluid? Doesn't this car have a clutch cable? Maybe I'm just confused. -meld Charles Christacopoulos wrote: > jamapor wrote: > >> I have a 1996 Saab 900S 2.3L. I was driving today, and all of a sudden, my >> RPM's went to about 5000RPM without a corresponding increase in car speed. >> My car wouldn't go past 35mph, and it smelt of burning rubber whenever the >> RPM's went past 3000. I think it might be the clutch, or could it possibly >> just be low clutch fluid? I haven't checked that yet, but can anybody help >> me out and let me know if the whole clutch has to be replaced? Also, how >> much will it cost if I need a whole new clutch? Thanks. >> > > Hi, > > If there was not enough fluid you would not be able to change gears. The > symptoms you describe are consistent with a sliping clutch. Don't drive > it because there is a possibility you may damage the flywheel. > > I think it is a new clutch (and other related things) that you may have > to change. > > Regards > Charles >