Got Explanation?

[konstantin]

Hi:

I have encountered really weired problem. I have Mazda 1997 Protege DX manual transmission and here is how to reproduce the problem:

1. You should drive on up heal (on 2, 3, 4, 5 gear).
2. While the stick is on the gear just press the clutch pedal (i.e. release the clutch) without touching the stick.
3. Than release the clutch pedal - we are still on the same gear.
4. Press the gaz pedal

Result is that the engine is roaring (running fast) but the clutch did not engage. If I switch to different gear and put back to the original one everything seems to be ok. And this is happenign only on upheal.

Got Explanation?(uhm)

 

[konstantin]

Ok I misspelled it - it is uphill not upheal. Sorry about that.

 

[JReichle1]

Sounds like the clutch slipping.

 

[konstantin]

No the clutch is ok - I have checked that.

 

[JReichle1]

The clutch disk could be ok, but a worn pressure plate can cause slippage. What kind of trans fluid are you running?

 

[konstantin]

Well you got me here - do not really know. Additionally to the story I could say that I had to leave the car for 1 month not driven - after that this started to happen.

 

[konstantin]

Ok I think it is the clutch. I could barely got home today.