Serious Problem

[imperio]

hey guys.. was driving back home just now when i reached to a stop at traffic light. engaged into gear 1 but when i wanted to move off the car just rev up and did not move. i re engaged into gear 1 and yet my car just rev without moving on stationary.

restarted my car and everything is back to normal except sometimes when i want to move off from stationary i can feel my rear wheels vibrating. is there any workshop in brissy you guys can recomend me to take my car for a check ? i really dont feel confident driving the car now on road.. was doing a right turn just now when the problem happened. thank god theres no oncoming cars..

btw car is series 1 r33 gts.

[mosquitocoils]

First one sounds like your clutch slipping... could be on its way out?

But I'm not sure if that would cause the vibrating?

Both problems together could indicate gearbox issues... maybe... I had a friend with an MX6 who's gearbox blew randomly one day without warning, he couldn't engage gears easily, but when he did his car clunked and rattled while attempting to drive.

Edited May 20, 2009 by mosquitocoils

[boostn32]

Hey imperio, did you get your car looked at, i would be looking at the clutch, and then the gear box. was there a smell from the car, did the shift into first feel normal

or did it feel really loose?

[R334door]

this could be an auto too,if it is auto your gearbox could be knackered,but if manual then more likely clutch,but unsure of the back wheels vibrating?

[sneakey pete]

Remember feelings aren't always true though. Fix the first at least and then see how it is

[imperio]

Hey imperio, did you get your car looked at, i would be looking at the clutch, and then the gear box. was there a smell from the car, did the shift into first feel normal

or did it feel really loose?

yeah i went to get it checked today.. mechanic took it for a short drive.. car drives normal but the mechanic told me most probably needs an oil change. i did notice a strong smell from the car and sometimes couldnt engage into gears smoothly...

hows the road condition over your area luke? any flooding? my brake pads should be arriving soon and will pop by your place soon.

[boostn32]

yeah no flooding here, all is good. i will see if i can find any thing with ur clutch or box when you come.

[imperio]

great.... see ya soon

[The Dan]

Sounds like clutch to me.

[imperio]

Sounds like clutch to me.

got it check at a workshop but was told to change transmission oil as the clutch was fine.. oh yeah btw can you pm me erd's workshop address i sent a few mails over in your website but didnt get replied mails..

[The Dan]

email replied to. Sorry, was out fitting an engine tonight and only just got back.

The transmission (or gearbox) oil will not cause the problem you are experiencing. Smell, vibration on take-off, slipping when taking off are all signs of a worn clutch. It may not be this but I would still suggest this is your problem. How did they test your clutch? It is also possible you have a sticking clutch cylinder but very unlikely. Would be interested to see how this one pans out as it doesn't sound like your every day sort of problem.