Revs continuing to climb when changing gear

Hi all,

I recently bought a 2002 TD4 Freelander and have noticed that when I change up a gear (worst at 3rd to 4th and 4th to 5th) that the revs just keep on climbing even though I've changed gear. They do eventually change, but it's almost like it's an automatic... and sometimes they just KEEP revving until I change gear again.

I've never had a freelander (or any other 4x4) before, nor am I 'mechanically minded', but if anyone has any idea what this might be I'd be grateful of any help!

Thanks

Sounds like the clutch is slipping or are you saying the engine revs without your foot on the throttle ?

nickcc said:

Sounds like the clutch is slipping or are you saying the engine revs without your foot on the throttle ?

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I thought that might be the answer... yes it revs when my foots on the throttle.

That going to be a clutch change?

4x4Newbie said:

I thought that might be the answer... yes it revs when my foots on the throttle.

That going to be a clutch change?

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take your foot off the throttle when you change gear

Richard Martin said:

take your foot off the throttle when you change gear

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Oh sorry misunderstood, no it's when I've already changed gear and put my foot back on the throttle... it just revs like mad but it doesn't do it all the time

4x4Newbie said:

Oh sorry misunderstood, no it's when I've already changed gear and put my foot back on the throttle... it just revs like mad but it doesn't do it all the time

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In that case I'd guess it's a slipping clutch

No guess - clutch given the symptoms you describe

4x4Newbie said:

That going to be a clutch change?

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Sorry to say but it is looking that way
Derek

Get it checked out asap as a new flywheel can be very expensive.

Doesn't the TD4 have a dual mass flywheel? That does indeed sound expensive!

Yes it does and youth as well change it as the labour is unite a lot .

Probably about £700 ish from an independent using aftermarket parts. I got mine done a bit cheaper as I sourced the parts and paid for them for a local garage to do the labour.