96 Protoge LX Revs after Shifting

[Art Trujillo]

After shifting into second gear, the engine revs up to 5,000 RPMs. Mechanic says it's the clutch. I'm not so sure. Any ideas???

[CRZbrussian]

like when you shift and "floor" it or give it gas it just revs and slowly slowly gathers speed if any???..yeah dude i got that crap happen on my at random times, it's the clutch...if it gets bad, like happen very often then i would advise getting a new clutch. but w/ my car knowledge i would also advise to ask around or wait for someone else to reply to this :)

-alex

[RyanJayG]

if RPM's climb fast, and you dont accelerate fast with it, then yes its the clutch...

no real way around changing the clutch disk and either re-surfacing the flywheel and pressure plate or getting replacements for these as well

[Art Trujillo]

like when you shift and "floor" it or give it gas it just revs and slowly slowly gathers speed if any???..yeah dude i got that crap happen on my at random times, it's the clutch...if it gets bad, like happen very often then i would advise getting a new clutch. but w/ my car knowledge i would also advise to ask around or wait for someone else to reply to this :)

-alex

Thanks Alex and RyanJayG. Is $525 reasonable to pay for the clutch, resurfacing the flywheel, and labor?
Art

[RyanJayG]

sure, thats a decent price in alot of areas... I don't know where you live, but many places will charge almost $600 for just install, let alone clutch, and resurfacing.

I'd go for it. as long as the reputation of the shop is up to par.

[CRZbrussian]

yeah dude doesn't sound bad at all