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by homegrown
Wed Nov 13, 2002 5:58 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: poor acceleration
Replies: 10
Views: 3165

No new clutch to my knowledge. We bought the car with 70k. About what range do they usually need replaced? Has anybody replaced their clutch and if so what is a good replacement, how long does it take, is it a real pain and are there any special tools required? Is there a sure fire way i can tell it...
by homegrown
Wed Nov 13, 2002 2:38 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: poor acceleration
Replies: 10
Views: 3165

It is a 5 speed. The plugs and filter did not help nor hinder the situation. The starting in second gear statement is a good description but it will do while cruising also not only at take off.
by homegrown
Tue Nov 12, 2002 6:11 am
Forum: Misc
Topic: poor acceleration
Replies: 2
Views: 1173

poor acceleration

i posted this in the engine area also but i'm not sure that is the culpret so i'll post it here also thanks I have a 95 wagon with about 96k. It has developed a very lazy acceleration curve which only picks up around 3000 to 3500 rpm. If you get on the gas the engine rpms will go up but the car does...
by homegrown
Tue Nov 12, 2002 6:09 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: poor acceleration
Replies: 10
Views: 3165

poor acceleration

I have a 95 wagon with about 96k. It has developed a very lazy acceleration curve which only picks up around 3000 to 3500 rpm. If you get on the gas the engine rpms will go up but the car does not accelerate, then it feels like the slack will be taken out of the system and the rpm's will drop as the...