# Diagnosing clutch problems

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diagnosing-clutch-problems/191731>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [August 11, 2007, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diagnosing-clutch-problems/191731 "2007-08-11T15:18:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![mp3ray](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp3ray/32/5994_2.png) [@mp3ray](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mp3ray)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2007, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diagnosing-clutch-problems/191731/1 "2007-08-11T15:18:29Z")

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I have a quick question about a possible clutch problem. I was driving home from work in my 2003 tiburon and it started to act funny. When I was trying to accelerate it seemed like the car was acting like a auto trans with over drive. When I would step on it hard in 3rd and 5th, the rpm gauge would go up faster then I was actually accelerating. I popped the hood when I got home and there might be some oil leaking from around, what I am assuming, is the master clutch cylinder; Looking at the engine its over top of the drivers side front tire. There looks like there is some fresh liquid there. I plan on taking it to the hyundai dealer and having them look at it.  
thanks,  
Chadd (mp3rays b/f)

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**Author:** ![gtlaw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gtlaw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gtlaw)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2007, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diagnosing-clutch-problems/191731/2 "2007-08-13T17:09:45Z")

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> When I would step on it hard in 3rd and 5th, the rpm gauge would go up faster then I was actually accelerating

the diaphram spring in the pressure plate is probably worn… time for a new clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing.