[968Z]

While out for a drive yesterday, I noticed I have developed a slight "shudder" when disengaging the clutch in 5th and 6th gear, and occasionally in 4th. It is not much, but it is there. I do not notice it in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. If I drop the clutch a bit quicker, it it not quite as noticible. Is this an indication that the clutch plate is starting to show its age?

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[PorscheDude]

[quote name='968Z' post='38322' date='Jul 16 2007, 01:12 PM']While out for a drive yesterday, I noticed I have developed a slight "shudder" when disengaging the clutch in 5th and 6th gear, and occasionally in 4th. It is not much, but it is there. I do not notice it in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. If I drop the clutch a bit quicker, it it not quite as noticible. Is this an indication that the clutch plate is starting to show its age?[/quote]







It could be the DMF.

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[94SilverCab]

THink I agree with Patrick on this..

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[968Z]

Rats! Oh well, at 137,000 miles, I guess some maintenance is to be expected! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> Besides, what's two grand anyway? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/dry.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

while i tend to agree with the above diagnosis, primarily due to the mileage, it is possible it's just the disk - clutch disks, like brakes, can get embedded with deposits and judder - i had this happen at about 25k - no way to find out though until you pull it apart

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[968Z]

Flash, I should be so lucky.... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> Actually, it is the original clutch so I should not complain. Two quick followup questions: One, how long can I expect to go before it becomes undriveable, and Two, will I damage anything else that would not be replaced in a clutch overhaul anyway?

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[flash]

if it's the flywheel, no telling on time - could be tomorrow - could be next month



while it's possible to damage other stuff, it's not likely unless it grenades - if it does, you could shatter the bell housing, bend or break the shift fork, bend the drive shaft, ruin a torque tube bearing, or any number of such things



not something to mess around with - sorry

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[PorscheDude]

The vibrations from the DMF could lead to a cracked oil pick up over time.

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