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2003 Cooper Drivetrain issue?

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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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2003 Cooper Drivetrain issue?

I just recently replaced the clutch flywheel pressure plate and slave cylinder about 3 months ago. I was driving on the interstate going about 80MPH and the car lost all power to the pedel and dropped about 10MPH and then I regained power. (It kind of felt like the brakes engaged but I know they didn't) I was wondering if this might have been a gear slip because I've heard it make a slight grind noise from first to second before, if anyone has ever had this issue let me know. Also this is my first post on here so be nice!

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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Something like that would have nothing to do with the transmission, clutch, pressure plate, etc, unless when you lost power, the engine revs went up. That would be indicitive of a slipping clutch. I think you would have mentioned that though. Sounds more like an engine/sensor issue to me.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Spooled
I think you would have mentioned that though. Sounds more like an engine/sensor issue to me.
I was also thinking it might be the fuel filter or pump? loss a fuel meaning loss in acceleration? Correct me if I'm stupid though I'm just brainstorming I have no idea what it could be.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Robbie Menje
I was also thinking it might be the fuel filter or pump? loss a fuel meaning loss in acceleration? Correct me if I'm stupid though I'm just brainstorming I have no idea what it could be.
Sounds like your motor simply shut off/stalled in gear.....and at some point restarted...could be most anything...any codes?
Fuel filter issues are usually reduced power.....
 
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