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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Default Vibration while taking off in 1st

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?

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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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?

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by pcressey
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?
Only 1st gear and only while I depress the clutch.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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It did happen to me the other day when I was eating jelly in my car!!
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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If the car shakes that certainly is not minor. You will have to have a mechanic inspect the suspension and steering linkage.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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Maybe try giving a little more gas or easing off the clutch slower (smoother).
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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sounds like your clutch is starting to slip.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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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.
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