Why does my 2001 Impreza RS clutch shudder when starting off in low gear..........sometimes? It has done it since 2002. A new clutch lasted about 2 weeks before it started again. I'm about to install in another EJ25 from a 2001 Forester with 58K miles on it and new head gaskets in it.  I'll install a new clutch also. Any words of wisdon.

 

Welcome to the USMB.

 

Clutch shudder can be caused by several things including driving style. However one of the mechanical things that can cause it is a worn snout on the transmission. The throw out bearing rides on this and if it's worn or grooved it can allow the clutch to not be in the proper alignment.

 

This kit was made to help solve the problem.

 

http://www.pdmusa.com/

Welcome to the USMB.

 

Clutch shudder can be caused by several things including driving style. However one of the mechanical things that can cause it is a worn snout on the transmission. The throw out bearing rides on this and if it's worn or grooved it can allow the clutch to not be in the proper alignment.

 

This kit was made to help solve the problem.

 

http://www.pdmusa.com/

The snout on the transmission has a steel sleeve on it from the factory and it is in perfect shape. A new clutch and pressure plate worked perfectly for about 3 weeks. There is no oil around the rear seal but everything inside the bell housing is coated with a fine film of what appears to be combustion deposits. Now in the process of swapping engines for one with new head gaskets and only 54K on it ....... with a very clean bell housing.

Check your mounts, motor and trans. Make sure they are attached, I had this happen once, it ended up being the motor mounts had both sheared off and the trams mount was all that was holding it in place