shaky / juddering - heavy clutch

[Taff_09]

Hi,

my blessed and trusty golf tdi gt 130 has now started to develop a very noticeable shakes / judder at idle and the clutch is pretty heavy going in traffic these days, missus moaning like a **** about it!

its done 142k and on original clutch flywheel so its had a good run, clutch doesnt seem to be slipping

is it now time to bite the bullet and pay for new clutch DMF? or is it something else worn out?

cheers for thoughts

[oliver07]

could it be a worn engine mount?

[Taff_09]

thanks

also when i depress the clutch down the juddering eases off which may point to the DMF? still bit juddery then though

[oliver07]

when the clutch is pressed it takes the strain off the engine thats why its best to start the car with the clutch pressed in takes the load off.
some of the other guys will have an input to help you out.

[Taff_09]

never new that i should put foot on clutch before starting, good call!

[oliver07]

yes my mrs has the latest shape golf tdi 59 reg you cant start the engine unless you push the clutch in.

 

[Taff_09]

yep my mk6 GTI also needs this  ! 

not noticed any judder when changing up through the gears , will need to run it again but generally notice it when idling