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When I put my car into gear and let the clutch out, nothing happens?

I drove my son's 2001 Vauxhall Corsa and after I started it and put it into gear, I let the clutch out and nothing happened except engine revs. What's wrong?

Asked on 6 May 2017 by maria carney

Answered by Honest John
Failed clutch. Could be oil contamination of the clutch either from a failed crankshaft end seal or a failed clutch slave cylinder seal.
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