Car is struggling to get past 120 km/h

2005 TOYOTA CELICA
135,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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COB1984
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Car is at nearly 4,000 revs when travelling at over 120 km/h.
Used to be able to reach 160 km/h easily at just over 3,000 revs
Feb 2, 2019 at 7:46 PM
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SEVAG P
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Hello,

it seems your clutch kit is defected slipping at high RPM.
Check our guide: section 3
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-symptoms
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-clutch

Align the match-marks on the clutch cover and flywheel.

Following the procedures shown in the illustration, tighten the six bolts in the order starting the bolt locating near the knock pin on the top.
Torque: 19 Nm (195 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
Thank you.
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Feb 2, 2019 at 9:33 PM
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