RE: [alfa] Spider problem

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@xxxxxxxxx>]

> I have a 1989 Spider Veloce for over 7 years now.
> I used to drive it only during the weekend, but since two
> months it has become my daily driver. Since yesterday when I
> push on the gas pedal instead of accelerating normally, my
> rpm's go up really fast but the car accelerates real slow. It
> was still running normal in the morning without any problems.
>
> Any ideas what could be wrong ? I've been driving Alfa's for
> 13 years now and never had a problem like that.

It sounds like the clutch is worn and slipping.  You're not resting your
left foot on the clutch pedal, are you?

When it happens, you can try lifting your foot off the throttle.  However,
most likely you're going to have to have your clutch replaced sometime soon.

bs
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