Vibration at biting point.

[Dannywilson]

Hello! As described above my Trophy has a vibration on the clutch biting point. It became apparent a couple of times on the road this summer when pulling away but again has shown its face when pulling in and out the garage it is stored in for the winter. I would say clutch judder but the clutch is recent as are the upgraded engine mounts it has. Not too sure if the bottom 'dog bone' mount has been replaced it may be that; however the vibration is pretty aggressive! My other thoughts are gearbox (please no)! I will add this point, I'm almost certain its NOT a misfire! Its a mechanical feeling vibration that does bare a likeness to clutch judder!
I have done some searching on here and cannot quite find what I am experiencing, hence the new thread! Any previous experience of this fault and a possible cure or checks to preform would be greatly appreciated! I want my faults sorted by April so I can once again enjoy this car!
Many Thanks, Danny.

 

[MC1]

Hello! As described above my Trophy has a vibration on the clutch biting point. It became apparent a couple of times on the road this summer when pulling away but again has shown its face when pulling in and out the garage it is stored in for the winter. I would say clutch judder but the clutch is recent as are the upgraded engine mounts it has. Not too sure if the bottom 'dog bone' mount has been replaced it may be that; however the vibration is pretty aggressive! My other thoughts are gearbox (please no)! I will add this point, I'm almost certain its NOT a misfire! Its a mechanical feeling vibration that does bare a likeness to clutch judder!
I have done some searching on here and cannot quite find what I am experiencing, hence the new thread! Any previous experience of this fault and a possible cure or checks to preform would be greatly appreciated! I want my faults sorted by April so I can once again enjoy this car!
Many Thanks, Danny.

Have you used the car much or has it been sat over the hols? Sometimes moisture (especially from fog) can cause the clutch plate surface to get a bit of corrosion if the car's left unused for a while. Similar to brakes juddering after leaving car sat for any length of time.


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[adam.]

Try loosening the upper engine mount and letting the engine find it's natural position whilst idling then re tighten.

 

[Dannywilson]

Moisture on the clutch plate could be a possible cause it did enter my mind. Come to think of it there is always a smell of gearbox oil in the garage but no visible leak; it is possible that gearbox oil could be contaminating the clutch plate! Thanks!
I will try the engine mount tightness also!