How to diagnose a slipping clutch - 1995 Jeep Wrangler

It sounds to me like you need to find a reputable transmission shop.

hydraulic clutch control , faulty clutch master cylinder
cable clutch control breaking cable jamming in outer case

It sounds as though the clutch pressure plate has become weak.

When you press the clutch pedal the release/throwout bearing presses against the centre of the clutch pressure plate. This causes the metal 'fingers' -the springs- on the pressure plate to flex and release pressure on the driven plate - momentarily disconnecting the drive from engine to gearbox.

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A weak pressure plate isn't fully releasing the driven plate. If you're going to do any replacing of parts - a clutch should be replaced in 3 units: Pressure plate, driven plate and release/throwout bearing.

most modern cars do not have an ability to adjust the clutch rod in the slave cylinder
if it is slipping then it most likely be a blocked compensating port on the clutch master cylinder holding the pressure plate off
If it is going too far down or only coming up a bit to engage then there is probably air in the system that needs to be led out.
before you waste money pulling the box to replace the clutch ,have it diagnosed at an accredited clutch specialist shop

The problem it could be a slipping clutch.

How to Diagnose Slipping Clutch in Your Car

slipping or not actuating the final clutch pack (usually the highest gear clutch pack is at the rear of the trans) look for a torn o-ring on the piston which actuates it. just replacing clutches is not the whole job.

The only fix for a manual trans, is to replace the clutch

If the vehicle is almost brand new,then you diagnose
throw out brg & hydraulic system

It sounds like you have a slipping clutch, and any mechanic should be able to diagnose upon test drive. if there is low brake fluid then it could be a fault with the hydrolics of the clutch system, either clutch master cylinder or concentric slave cylinder.

hope this helps

too much fluid is like not enough however it would have to be over filled by a lot to have the slipping effect, i suggest a fluid and filter change transmission problems can be diagnosed by what materials appear in your panlots of clutch material would point to burnt clutches in my many years of rebuilding transmissions slipping symtoms usually indicate an overhaul is iminent. good luck

Hi Jackiaria

Unfortunately you have a hydraulic clutch, which is self adjusting on your car.

The problem you are experiencing is the excessive wear to your clutch, or oil contamination on the clutch plate.

Both these problems can only be fully diagnosed once the gearbox is removed and the clutch is inspected.
There is also a possibility of excessive wear, or scoring, on the flywheel surface, the longer you drive the vehicle with a slipping clutch, possibly requiring the flywheel to be skimmed.

Shop around for a best price, and a trustworthy garage !

Good Luck !

A FixYa rating would be Nice....Thanks.....John.