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.
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The only thing adjustable is the pedal travel...it sounds to that you just need a new clutch or your pressure plate is shot! time to buy a new clutch!

 

it has nothing to do with fluid levels or leaks or anything other then the clutch its self....

 

Slippage comes down to just the clutch.

New clutches (OE) are around $185 if you do it yourself.

 

That's what I was afraid of...

I guess I have not put any (or very much) money into it lately. I've got a leaky sending unit on the gas tank that has a "good enough for now, it doesn't leak" repair on it. Now to find someone I can trust for the clutch...

 

i dont think there really is a wrong way to install a clutch unless you have a removable bell houseing that needs to be reindicated in.....just get a clutch you want and take it to someone you want to install it....you really cant go wrong.