MAXTIZZLE

iTrader: (1)

just noticed this the other day. if i get on it in any gear, the tach goes up to about 4k rpm then down to about 2k and rises from there. kind of feels like something is slipping, maybe the clutch?

does this sound familiar?

njmodi

iTrader: (4)

do you feel the RPMS rise up to 4k and then drop too? i.e. do you notice a change in engine speed that matches the behavior of the needle?

If yes, then it sounds like a slipping clutch. If you don't step on it, I assume you don't have this problem, right?

MaximaSE96

iTrader: (8)

sounds like worn clutch time to replace....may ai suggest 5th gen pressure plate and disk....dont forget a new throwout bearing

s0ber

iTrader: (7)

You're describing all the symptoms of a burnt up clutch.

MaximA StyLeZ

iTrader: (11)

yah most likely your clutch is done. I've heard great things about 5th gen setup.. maybe you should think aobut that.

MAXTIZZLE

iTrader: (1)

that's exactly what's happening. the engine speed goes up with the tach.
i'm looking for the best affordablility and dependablility, not really performance. so, 5th gen setup?

MAXTIZZLE

iTrader: (1)

if this happens only in one gear, could it be the tranny? i'm not sure if it was in all gears now.

YellowOne

same thing is happening to mine, installing 5th gen clutch disc, pressure plate, throw out bearing, 4th gen rear main and slave hose tomorrow. got all the parts for under 250 from nissan.

MAXTIZZLE

iTrader: (1)

is clutch replacement a real pain in the *** on this car or something i might tackle for a first time. do you have to drop the engine or anything?