Engine mounts need replacement.
This happeded in my 90 Eclipse and I replaced the circular engine mount close to the transmission (Center lower Engine Mount) And it fixed all the engine shutter..
Hope this helps..
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Does anybody have any idea what this could be?
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>I have a 1992 Eclipse 5-speed 1.8liter. The engine is shuddering real bad
>when I start out in 1st gear. Seems to smooth out once the car gets moving. >
>If I start out in 2nd gear the shuddering engine is not as bad. Perhaps
>because I am racing the engine more to get rolling?
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>I don't perceive any dragging of the axle or anything to cause the car to
>struggle to get moving. Seems to be as clutch is disengaged.
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>I applied emergency brake and then slowly released clutch and the engine
>started the shuddering yet car wasn't moving, thus it can't be related to
>the axle, I guess. I'm thinking it is transmission/clutch thing.
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>Anybody got any ideas/solutions/advice? If so, please letta me know. >
>Thanks.