clutch stuff (shudder, adjustment)

Did you have this problem before the new clutch?

engine/trans mounts, bent disc, warped flywheel or pressure plate, improper operating release bearing or cable which could be caused by cable tube broken away from frame/tunnel.

try to get the correct sag on the bowden tube... do you know what style of clutch disc was installed? If it is a solid center, instead of the sprung center, you may always have a little chatter until you learn how to overcome it..

AND how is that release bearing arm on that used transmission? Did you use a new release bearing too?

clutch is standard

Ok, I did the clutch pedal adjustment, pedal travel is fine now.

Added 2 washers to bowden tube (it now has a total of 4!). Am certain bowden tube bend is probably within spec (no I have not measured, just eyeballed it).

Shuddering continues :(, must be something else. Pressure plate?

Joseph

now it's down to troubleshooting and eliminating possibilites, just as you have been.... how are your transaxle mounts? (sorry if you've answered this already, I simply can't remember).... do you have any oil leakage at the bottom of the bellhousing to engine junction? Oil on the clutch disc can cause chatter... Also, you said the clutch disc was "standard", but if you order a replacement (standard) you really never know whether it's sprung center or solid center until you receive it if it's not specific in the ad(both are sold as a standard replacement).... did you look at the disc? can probably find pics if you are unsure of the differences...

could some grease gotten on the clutch ? say an over-greased pilot b'ring.

Check mounts. If they are good and the clutch tubing is good and still attached to the tunnel then.... You might have to recheck the pressure plate and clutch disc. Maybe the pressure plate was not evenly torqued down or the disc is not straight. Please check the release bearing arm/fork since I have seen them bent and even cracked without looking so. Look more carefully! 8^)

I had to redo the clutch in a '90 Jetta due to the new pressure plate and the new flywheel not getting along creating chatter. I had to change the flywheel and put the used one back on. NOT FUN to do it twice in one day,

I eventually took it to a mechanic who replaced the pressure plate, problem solved!

Thank to all who took the time to help me troubleshoot.

Joseph

Once , we had this problem. and it turned out the rivets on the driven plate had loosened. we were going to check the trans mounts next.

Good Luck !

how would one determine if the tube has come detached in the tunnel? I've seen such a repair job in Hot VW's the mag. T.I.A.

You can remove that inspection plate under the rear seat so you can view that tube and see if it is loose. ;-) It is welded at that location and also closer to the pedal assembly. So if you can easily move it by hand or it moves when you press down the clutch pedal.......there might be a problem.

congrats! ;-)