clutch problems

[BMWBeauty416]

OK here's the deal the clutch on my ti feels like it is slipping sometimes when I take off but not at others.... is there an adjustment I can make to it or something or do I just need an new one??

~*Teg*~

[nameless08]

is there slippage when you accelerate on 5th? how many miles do you have on your car?

[BMWBeauty416]

only ever slips in 1st
and around 66,500

~*Teg*~

[brosnan6]

Well that sounds like the beginning of clutch breakage...I was in the same boat with you at around the same mileage. I have a 98 318ti and right around 67-68K miles my clutch started slipping, rarely at first, but eventually more often. I dont know what to say to you since it only happens in first, cause it only happened in 5th for me at the start, then made its way down to 2nd and 3rd. You can ride it out for quite a while, my problem was bad b/c the throwout bearing went out and shit was rattling around and sounded horrible.

Look to spend around 800-1000 at the dealership. MIne was $1026 only because of the throwout bearing issue

[VeLoCiTy318]

i had the same problem. only happened in first gear every so often and it started becoming more and more noticeable. finally took it in and my clutch was pretty much done and i had to get a new one.

[LivinFast67]

mines doing that too, i'm trying to wait it out, see how long i can make my clutch last. it starts to feel stiffer too before it goes.

[BMWBeauty416]

thanks guys yea I'll just have to ride it for as long as I can while I save for a new cluch.... might have to upgrade it while I'm at it hehehe

~*Teg*~

[theogill]

Same problem here. Waiting to ride it out as well. ONly have 51K on mine (just bought it)--previous owner must've been riding the clutch.
Oh well,
Ted