Big_Jimbob 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Hey guys, my gti has a judder when i pull off from a junction and when reversing... It feels like its on the left hand side of the car.... Would this be the short driveshaft? or lower engine mount? thanks Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coonper 0 Posted February 28, 2008 You sure the car is running correctly? If it is then as you said, either engine mount, or driveshaft. Check both for play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Jimbob 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Yeh, im sure its not the engine, cause it happens as the clutch is slipped/let out and it does it with any amount of revs.... I just didnt know if this was a common thing... Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trialster 0 Posted February 28, 2008 one always judders somewhat when pulling off..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maturin23 10 Posted February 28, 2008 you are a bad man, Trailster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted February 29, 2008 Hello ! Check all the engine mounts , especially one at the bottom of the engine near the sump trough which goes the RH driveshaft .. If any of them is visible worn - renew it (they're not expensive and you can buy them at your local car part store no need for OE engine mounts !) You can check the mounts with an long bar - stick it in between the chassis or sub frame and "tense" the engine near the mounts left/right , up/down etc. and check for free play -> feel for any excessive movement ... If the mounts are looking good (rubber) try tightening the mounting bolts , and then again check for free play with the bar ... Hope this helps Damir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim.Badger 15 Posted February 29, 2008 Also check that the gearbox isn't coming away from the engine as they have a habit of losing their bolts and pulling away from each other which causes a judder like the one you described. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom_m 0 Posted February 29, 2008 the clutch tends to judder somewhat in the early stages of wear too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kate205gti 4 Posted February 29, 2008 ooh i know i know mine did this - had shed a bolt out the gearbox check youve still got all of them and they all done up tight!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiji bob 0 Posted February 29, 2008 mine did it when there was a leak from the thermostat housing area, it was slowly running down into the clutch housing making it judder until i fixed the leak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Jimbob 0 Posted February 29, 2008 Iv changed the top 2 engine mounts recently with pug ones, so ill check the lower one tomorrow.... Ill also see if any of the gearbox bolts are loose... never thought of that..... Thanks guys.... Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Jimbob 0 Posted March 2, 2008 Sorted now guys..... Some IDIOT at the garage hadn't done the wheel bolts up past finger tight!!!!! Thanks for the sugguestions tho guys... Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kate205gti 4 Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) ahh thats what my knocking noise was on saturday on the 1.1 (only i think somene had loosened mine while it was parked ) - least it a cheap easy fix!! glad u got it sorted Edited March 2, 2008 by kate205gti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted March 2, 2008 Sorted now guys..... Some IDIOT at the garage hadn't done the wheel bolts up past finger tight!!!!! Thanks for the sugguestions tho guys... Jim pick up the rusty shotgun , load it with rock salt shells and find him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Jimbob 0 Posted March 2, 2008 In fact around my neighbourhood it wouldnt supprise me if some little oink hadnt tried to nick it!!! i have checked the rest tho and all seems ok.... thanks again Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
