Clutch

[S4QuattroB6]

Ok first of all, I feel like the friction point of my clutch is high; it might be because of different shoes, but for some reason it does feel higher than normal.

This happens like once every 150 times:

I'm stopped and in first (engine is warm), and I start bringing the clutch out and accelerating (normal routine) but the clutch is all the way out and the RPMs are climbing but I'm going nowhere; sort of like a new driver reving it real high and bringing the clutch out slowly. Obviously it's slipping right?

(Also, I don't know if this is just in my head or what, but it seems like when this happens the clutch feels softer (less resistance), and gets stuck at around the g spot.)

So as soon as I realize that, I switch into 2nd, and it does it again, then 3rd - and mind you, I'm going like 10 MPH - it seems fine. From that point on it drives without the slipping (but maybe, like I stated above, friction point is high).


Cliffnotes: With the engine warm, in first the clutch slips, same with in second, but then after I switch into third, it feels fine from then on - even first and second.


I do have check engine light on (if you read my other post) and I am taking it to the Audi asap.


What do you think is wrong? Or is it all in between my ears.

[ant7701]

sounds like your clutch is slipping or the pressure plate is weakining. either that or you should get some used shoes

[craiglieberman]

Ok first of all, I feel like the friction point of my clutch is high; it might be because of different shoes, but for some reason it does feel higher than normal.

This happens like once every 150 times:

I'm stopped and in first (engine is warm), and I start bringing the clutch out and accelerating (normal routine) but the clutch is all the way out and the RPMs are climbing but I'm going nowhere; sort of like a new driver reving it real high and bringing the clutch out slowly. Obviously it's slipping right?

(Also, I don't know if this is just in my head or what, but it seems like when this happens the clutch feels softer (less resistance), and gets stuck at around the g spot.)

So as soon as I realize that, I switch into 2nd, and it does it again, then 3rd - and mind you, I'm going like 10 MPH - it seems fine. From that point on it drives without the slipping (but maybe, like I stated above, friction point is high).


Cliffnotes: With the engine warm, in first the clutch slips, same with in second, but then after I switch into third, it feels fine from then on - even first and second.


I do have check engine light on (if you read my other post) and I am taking it to the Audi asap.


What do you think is wrong? Or is it all in between my ears.

Assuming the hydraulic system is working properly, CLutch slipping = wasted clutch, plain and simple. It's on it's last legs. Bring it in for a change before it leaves you stranded.

[S4QuattroB6]

Thanks, how much does a new clutch run for for these cars?

And another thing I realized, I was in 2nd gear accelerating slowly (parking lot), and at around 2k or 3k RPMs, it stops for a slight second as if I took my foot off the accelerator and then engaged again. Anything wrong here? I do have Check Engine light on, but I don't think I damaged anything as the car is runnign fine besides these 2 problems (one being the clutch, other being ???)


Thanks again guys.

[Doctor]

I've had a problem and ordered Sachs Racing Organic Clutch kit...
The disc, along with the plate

Check

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=216719