I have a 1999 honda civic & a mechinacil qeustion

Question

ok well first off my engine runs fine. but im loseing power when i try to take off at first i thought it was my clutch. but it shifts into gears just fine. its just no power past 2000 rpms. i had let it set for a while and now it seems tighter. as far as gripping past 2000rpms. what you guyus think is wrong

Answer 1

possible slipping clutch

Answer 2

Do you feel a drag when you slowly engage the clutch and get into 1st gear?  Do you feel poor acceleration when you run in reverse?  Can you hear any slight intermitent sqeaking when you slowly engage or release your clutch at 1st gear?

If so, then it may be a sign that your clutch disc is wearing down.  I only experienced difficulty getting into gear when I reached the very last miles before I could no longer get the car to move again.  Fortunately, it happened in front of my house.

Good luck!