SHUDDERING

[matthew2]

HI ALL
When I take off and ease out the clutch the car shudders until I start to speed up also the clutch feels like nothing , it doesn't slip at all . The clutch and thrust bearing are about 2 years old , so can any one give me advice with fixing this SHUDDERING problem please .

[Expedition 130]

Hi Matthew,

I had a similar problem in a single cab 130 Defender. The shuddering stopped after replacing the A Frame ball joint and rear suspension bushes.

Greg

[clintox]

I second a frame ball joint, mine had a big shudder through but once I change ball joint and all bushes drive like new(when it goes)

[matthew2]

I second a frame ball joint, mine had a big shudder through but once I change ball joint and all bushes drive like new(when it goes)


Is it costly to change it from a mechanic ???

[JDNSW]

The problem can come from a variety of causes, often with several contributing. But the most likely is a dragging handbrake, either incorrectly adjusted, sticking expander, or full of dirt or oil (or both).

John