garciapiano
Veteran Member
I've always experienced a significant clutch engagement judder with my TDI - both with the original clutch and after a by-the-book replacement with the stock Sachs "Quiet" K7003801 clutch. Brand new stock Sachs flywheel. Flywheel and pressure plate torqued to spec evenly. I have stock hydraulic mounts, save for the front mount which is the BFI stealth poly mount. All mounts are in good condition and installed correctly. But, the entire car vibrates when the clutch is slipping. I've just figured this is a characteristic of the mk3 platform and diesel engine. Maybe I'm not revving it up enough when clutching into 1st?
The judder is much less obvious when the engine is warmed up. I'm just curious if this is just a TDI thing... I haven't driven a gas clutch that judders as much as the TDI clutch.
The judder is much less obvious when the engine is warmed up. I'm just curious if this is just a TDI thing... I haven't driven a gas clutch that judders as much as the TDI clutch.
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