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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 07:30:39 +0000
From: Charles Christacopoulos <c.k.christacopoulos_removeme_nospamee.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: Clutch Problem?


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 -- Please remove _removeme_ to reply.

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