Hey all, I've been away from the forum and my 4Runner for quite a while. I bought a diesel Golf 3 years ago and have mainly been using my 'Runner ('95, 5-speed, 3.0) as a work truck hauling gear at our outdoor ed. center. Last month I was pulling a small utility trailer full of firewood and noticed the clutch slipping as I climbed a hill on the highway.

Today it was 0?F with the N'or Easter on the way, and instead of taking the Golf to work I decided I'd take my truck. I could not even get up the small hill leaving my village is in without the clutch slipping. I turned around an went home for the frozen V-dub.

Where should I start? What should I check (not until next week, as we're due for 2+ feet of snow tonight into tomorrow) as far as hydraulics? I will check the fluid level and look for leaks, but aside from that...what? This clutch is not adjustable, correct?

I'm pretty bummed, I have a brand new set of BFGs on it and was really hoping to play in the snow.

Thanks all.

 

Dang, wrong forum. I'll post this again in the correct one.

 

The solution is to buy a new clutch, if the flywheel is burned because you drove it too hard while it was slipping you have to replace it or have it turned.