Intermittent Clutch Slippage.

[jeff19700]

Hi all.i have a 2003 rav 4 d4d vx and i missed a gear and since that happened im getting clutch slip .it dissapears then but weeks later it starts again.could it be something other than the clutch please?.

[Big Kev]

Hi all.i have a 2003 rav 4 d4d vx and i missed a gear and since that happened im getting clutch slip .it dissapears then but weeks later it starts again.could it be something other than the clutch please?.

You are unfortunately driving the model which is infamous for Dual Mas Flywheel (DMF) failures, Jeff. Any other noises arisen.....rattles or jingling when operating....? Hopefully all you are needing is a clutch, but imho, I would put in a single mass flywheel at same time if mileage is high....?

[Tech01]

Hi Jeff,

Check clutch pedal adjustment first... Then look at possible wear/slop on the Dual Mass Flywheel. Yes, good idea to replace it with an SMF (from Borg & Beck, Blueprint...) for your age of vehicle - also saves considerable cost.

See numerous other recent posts here about SMF conversion.

Chris

[jeff19700]

Thank you both.ive had a quote for the repair using a dual mass fly wheel .the garage advised against the conversion as apparently you do get alittle bit more vibration.

I have noticed no extra rattles or noises but the fluid in the reservoir is dropping slightly.could i have a dodgy clutch slave cylinder???.