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why is my astra slow up hills?

i have just got a vauxall astra 1997 it was a bit slow at taking of at juctions and i noticed that the hair was coming out of the back box so i had this replaced and and it is better but it is really slow going up hills and i am having to give it some revs to get it up the hill does anyone have any idea what could be wrong with it?

Rick
July 2010
Sorry - I got confused by...

and i am having to give it some revs to get it up the hill

P
July 2010
when it is up to speed its fine so i dont think its the clutch cus its not over reving like when a clutch is on the way out

rick
July 2010
I have had clutch problems (worn out needing replacement) on just 2 cars in my driving lifetime - each time loss of power when taking hills was the first symptom I noticed.

You car may have clutch problems...

Peccavi
July 2010
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