Clutch slipping

2003 FORD FOCUS
100 MILES • TURBO
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CHRISTOPHER DAVIES
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I have only had a 3 piece clutch fitted in my car (1.8 tddi) five weeks ago and yesterday when the car was warm, it feels like it is slipping again what could this be?
Jul 12, 2016 at 10:44 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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The first thing to do is take it back two whoever fitted the new clutch and get them to inspect their work, this should be a warranty issue for them to sort out.
Jul 13, 2016 at 3:13 AM
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CHRISTOPHER DAVIES
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I took it back an he told me it could be the seal by the clutch it only happens when it is warm I have been looking it up an I'm hoping bleeding it because there might be air in there but there is a bit of oil by the clutch up the car I'm takeing it back tomorrow it has to get done
Jul 14, 2016 at 4:12 PM
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CHRISTOPHER DAVIES
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I have been told by a friend that if the seal does leak over the clutch plate that it is no good after that Evan if I change the seal I will need a new plate
Jul 15, 2016 at 8:28 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Yes if the clutch is contaminated it should be replaced
Jul 15, 2016 at 9:47 PM
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