clutch judder

[happy van]

I have got really bad clutch judder when i pull off in 1st gear.it dose not get any better as I use my van so I'm thinking the clutch is on its way out.i was just asking what type of price would I be looking at for a garage to replace the complete clutch thanks.

[captain Byrne]

May not be the clutch - I'd try changing the gearbox mount first.

[Ralf85]

I have got really bad clutch judder when i pull off in 1st gear.it dose not get any better as I use my van so I'm thinking the clutch is on its way out.i was just asking what type of price would I be looking at for a garage to replace the complete clutch thanks.

It could be the mounts. How many miles ago was the clutch last changed? The clutch will cost between £90 and £120 unless you go for the more expensive option. The cost of replacing the clutch will depend on the hourly rate of the garage you use.

[happy van]

Thanks for the help would it be the gearbox mount at the front of the gearbox.as I replaced the the engine mounts last year.

[captain Byrne]

It is indeed the large circular one at the front. I had the exact same problem you describe & replaced the mount with a powerflex one. It's been fine and dandy ever since. The clutch could be shot, but It's worth a punt for the sake of £35 & a couple of hrs grovelling around under the van.

[happy van]

Hi I think I will go with the gearbox mount and see where's the best place to get a Polly bush one thanks.

[CovKid]

Even if replaced, recheck engine mounts by jacking engine slightly to see if any have since parted company. Unfortnately it does happen. A good test is to see if you get bad judder reversing up a moderate slope. If it does, I'll wager an engine mount has come adrift. The other thing that can cause judder is a loose bolt holding engine and gearbox together so check those carefully too. An expired gearbox nose bush is easy to diagnose as it can be felt through the gearstick between gear changes. It tends to rise and dive.

If you do replace nose mount, avoid solid ones. Brickwerks sell one that flexes properly. The solid ones merely induce vibration. Expect nose mount to put up a fight when you try to get old one out.

[Oldiebut goodie]

[CovKid]

Aye, angle grinder, hacksaw and cold chisel

And determination

[happy van]

Just tried to reverse up my drive and yes there is juddering so will have to have a look at the engine mounts.as soon as the rain stop.thanks for all the help and info.

[happy van]

The rain has stopped so had a look at the engine mounts and they look all good.I jack the gearbox up and it moved by the van did not so i come to the conclusion its the gearbox mount so ordered a new one.hope this will solve the problem.

[porthyt]

Is it a cable clutch? Look at the back of your clutch pedal if unsure. Mine was terrible in 1st but fine when moving, it juddered so hard that it snapped my heat exchanger off. Turned out it was the angle of the clutch conduit cable at the clutch lever end. Happy to send a picture of the correct angle if yours is cable and not hydraulic.

[happy van]

Hi no is not.

[CovKid]

Gearbox nose poly bush makes a massive difference to gear changing too

[captain Byrne]

Gearbox nose poly bush makes a massive difference to gear changing too

Seconded. Much better & more solid, less splodgy (if that's a word) gear changes.