[A4] Question about acceleration/losing control

[Gordie's Garage]

Sounds to me as though your clutch is slipping...

Gordie
'98 A4 1.8 (manual trans with 110k, orig clutch, and no slippage...yet)
'03 A6 Avant


> Hello,
> 
> I have a 1998 Audi 2.8 Quattro with about 110,000 miles 
> (stick shift). I changed the timing belt about 20K miles back.
> 
> Of late I have noticed the following when I drive on 4th or 
> 5th gear. All of a sudden for a few seconds I feel that even 
> as I press the accelerator, I don't seem to have control over 
> the speed of the car. Then after some time, I am able to.
> 
> Has anyone experienced a problem like this?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Venkat
> 
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