What is this "shuddering"?

[werner.fletcher]

Hey peeps,

For a while now, when pulling away, especially at low rpm there is this shudder that occurs. It's like the car has freaking parkinson's or something! If you rev slightly higher it's not that bad but nonetheless it's irritating the hell out of me and worries me at the same time. Is it the clutch that is worn out or something else? Any suggestions?

PS: It's a 5 speed manual tranny.

Thanks guys!

 

[LordPhoenix]

Sounds like the clutch, mine seems to be doing the same thing.

 

[GoCart]

The E46 again hey.... I have the same issue and had to adapt my driving style to counter, shuddering, rev bounce, scratching gears and backlash... search the form for DCV removal.

 

[LordPhoenix]

Clutch Delay Valve.

 

[GoCart]

Clutch Delay Valve.

Apologies :bangdesk:, that is correct CDV..

 

[Iceman007]

Dualmass flywheel or input shaft of gearbox is worn out.

 

[Andy1GP]

CDV delete does not alleviate this sympton.

Peertjies's 2005 E46 318i has the exact same thing and we removed his CDV and bled the system. It's definitely clutch/flywheel related. But since these cars aren't so torque it's more than likely clutch. The LUK kit costs around R1500. Depending on mileage you might replace the DMF as well. That's another R3-4k. But only inspection will tell. Sorry for the bad news man.

 

[Thunder]

My E36 does the same, but not all the time, and only when I`m a little distracted and not really paying attention to pulling away. :fencelook:

But will have to get that checked out sometime as well.

 

[andrewbuch]

My 318 also does it, even after new clutch. So its the fly wheel I recon

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[abmi0000]

CDV delete does not alleviate this sympton.

Peertjies's 2005 E46 318i has the exact same thing and we removed his CDV and bled the system. It's definitely clutch/flywheel related. But since these cars aren't so torque it's more than likely clutch. The LUK kit costs around R1500. Depending on mileage you might replace the DMF as well. That's another R3-4k. But only inspection will tell. Sorry for the bad news man.

Have to agree with Andy

 

[Nic_s]

I had the exact symptoms with my 318, but that turned out to be the center bearing that gave in. Car seemed fine while moving, but when pulling away it would shudder. Center bearing is at least somewhat easy to check. Get the car on a lift and remove the shielding. Do this before spending money or more expensive stuff.

 

[werner.fletcher]

Thanks for all the replies everyone.

I'm going to go sit in a corner and cry myself to sleep

 

[AshG108]

i have the E90 320i, changed the clutch an flywheel at 42000km, and now the shudder is back again, especially on cold start only, otehr than that it is fine, going in tomorrow to get sorted out!

holding thumbs!

 

[Zack]

When I replaced the clutch on my Z3 they pointed out that the flywheel is slightly warped and that it would cause a shudder when pulling off. And it was in fact so. If it's severe shudder I would recommend you have it looked at.

 

[Divio]

Mine used to do this as well in hectic traffic...

Hopefully its not too costly to fix. :thumbs:

 

[AshG108]

Murphy's law, shitty service and no courtesy car, so I didn't ate my car in, will take it in to Cedar Isle Auto as they normally have the best service with my car. Will report back as soon as it goes in:thumbdo:

 

[The Game]

Im on the verge of selling my E46 & guess what i picked up the shudder this week. My luck. My vrou travels to Bryanston everyday & traffic on main just not helping & thats her reason for a Auto car.

It just hit 100 000kms & maybe its time but what a time also

But to all interested buyers that called me i will be sorting it out before i sell.

Now what clutch to buy......

 

[SP33DYV]

Check the rubber coupling between the gearbox and drive prop shaft. Aka the "guibo"

 

[GoCart]

The voice in the back of your head, “when is it going to break down”…. I’ll probably trade my 325ci way before the clutch explodes…. No more time to waste with try fixing this and that…

 

[The Game]

Check the rubber coupling between the gearbox and drive prop shaft. Aka the "guibo"

I did the guibo, centre bearing last month
All agents parts, got the invoice in my books

This is def clutch as my vrou reckon its smelling bad, like a pap tyre....

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The voice in the back of your head, “when is it going to break down”…. I’ll probably trade my 325ci way before the clutch explodes…. No more time to waste with try fixing this and that…

Thats the thing, my vrou more on stress mode as she is at work & stressing how she gonna get home

But im gonna swop cars & get it home, will get it sorted out.