chestuhr

It seems every time I take off in 1st gear(MT), regardless of how much throttle I use, I get a rough vibration. Not necessarily harsh but very noticeable. The whole care is shaking, but most likely coming from the front. I hope isn't something major but have any of you had this issue before?

thanks

pcressey

iTrader: (3)

Does it happen in any other gear... try accelerating in 3rd or 4th with a decent load... could be a broken motor mount.

EDIT: Is it only when you are in the act of disengaging the clutch? or does it happen when the clutch is fully disengaged?

chestuhr

Only 1st gear and only while I depress the clutch.

platelo

It did happen to me the other day when I was eating jelly in my car!!

davidv

iTrader: (2)

If the car shakes that certainly is not minor. You will have to have a mechanic inspect the suspension and steering linkage.

cskippy

Maybe try giving a little more gas or easing off the clutch slower (smoother).

NewJoyZ

sounds like your clutch is starting to slip.

winchman

A clutch that chatters as it's engaging might have oil on it from a leaking seal in the engine or transmission. It might just be that the clutch is worn out, or has some broken springs. Less likely is a problem with the master or slave cylinders. Since the clutch is hydraulically actuated, it's unlikely the problem is with the engine/transmission mounts.

Regardless, you need to have it analyzed and fixed soon. That chattering is really hard on the other drive train components.