Not sure if clutch or what?

makecopies · 03-18-2013, 09:53 AM

I have a 325Ci when im shifting from 2nd to 3rd revs go high but almost to 5 grand car barely moves its slower than ever now.

But I can pull away from a complete stop in 2nd or 3rd gear. I thought that was the test for a dying clutch.

Stealer said I needed a lower intake boot last summer because of a small crack. I haven't really driven the car since.

Can a crack in a lower intake boot cause such off acceleration?

I have no codes on my Peake reader.

Mango · 03-18-2013, 09:55 AM

probably clutch. takes more friction/pressure to hold at speed

makecopies · 03-18-2013, 10:07 AM

Damn

WDE46 · 03-18-2013, 10:08 AM

Speed should correspond to engine rpm. A vacuum leak won't change that. If the engine was making no power, it would just accelerate slow at a normal RPM. Clutch slip will give you the unusally high rpm.

A clutch is a maintenance item. Don't be disappointed that you need a new one. >100k miles, it's not really a surprise.

makecopies · 03-18-2013, 10:16 AM

Does anyone know how much I should be looking at to have the clutch replaced on a 2001 325CI?
Dealer or Indy?

mtnbound · 03-18-2013, 10:41 AM

*cough* *cough*

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ghlight=clutch

echoes · 04-10-2013, 12:51 PM

Instead of starting a new thread, i'll say I'm having the same issue. Also high RPM gear 2nd > 3rd will do that same thing for me but it more noticable from 1st > 2nd.

I have a 2002 33Ci with 95K. You think I just need a clutch? Sachs okay? Should I order any tools for DIY? I've seen an alignment took on ECS Tuning for this. Doubt it's critical though.

03-18-2013, 09:53 AM	#1
makecopies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 1600 Penn. Ave Posts: 1,780 My Ride: 325ci / 350Z / LS400 View My Garage	Not sure if clutch or what? I have a 325Ci when im shifting from 2nd to 3rd revs go high but almost to 5 grand car barely moves its slower than ever now. But I can pull away from a complete stop in 2nd or 3rd gear. I thought that was the test for a dying clutch. Stealer said I needed a lower intake boot last summer because of a small crack. I haven't really driven the car since. Can a crack in a lower intake boot cause such off acceleration? I have no codes on my Peake reader. __________________

03-18-2013, 09:55 AM	#2
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,471 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	probably clutch. takes more friction/pressure to hold at speed __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

03-18-2013, 10:07 AM	#3
makecopies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 1600 Penn. Ave Posts: 1,780 My Ride: 325ci / 350Z / LS400 View My Garage	Damn __________________

03-18-2013, 10:08 AM	#4
WDE46 Weagle Weagle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,647 My Ride: 2004 330Ci OBM View My Garage	Speed should correspond to engine rpm. A vacuum leak won't change that. If the engine was making no power, it would just accelerate slow at a normal RPM. Clutch slip will give you the unusally high rpm. A clutch is a maintenance item. Don't be disappointed that you need a new one. >100k miles, it's not really a surprise. Last edited by WDE46; 03-18-2013 at 10:09 AM.

03-18-2013, 10:16 AM	#5
makecopies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 1600 Penn. Ave Posts: 1,780 My Ride: 325ci / 350Z / LS400 View My Garage	Does anyone know how much I should be looking at to have the clutch replaced on a 2001 325CI? Dealer or Indy? __________________

03-18-2013, 10:41 AM	#6
mtnbound Town Clown Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Yay Area Posts: 14,119 My Ride: 330Ci Vert, 325iT View My Garage	cough cough http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ghlight=clutch __________________ ******************** Bay Area Top Dropper Orient Blue 330 Ci Vert ********************

04-10-2013, 12:51 PM	#7
echoes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 4 My Ride: 2002 330Ci View My Garage	Same issue with mine Instead of starting a new thread, i'll say I'm having the same issue. Also high RPM gear 2nd > 3rd will do that same thing for me but it more noticable from 1st > 2nd. I have a 2002 33Ci with 95K. You think I just need a clutch? Sachs okay? Should I order any tools for DIY? I've seen an alignment took on ECS Tuning for this. Doubt it's critical though.

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