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Offline Nev

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Rear shuddering
« on: July 02, 2008, 16:01:50 »
Recently bought a series 3 lwb and starting to get her ready for MOT.  I have noticed a shuddering in the rear when i move off in 1st gear but once i get up to speed and change to second she is fine does anybody know what the problem might be
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Re: Rear shuddering
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2008, 16:14:19 »
Check the propshaft UJs and running gear mounts.  Depending on how long you slip the clutch in 1st, it may be the clutch also juddering.

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Re: Rear shuddering
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2008, 16:58:14 »
Hiya
Had this once on a Series 3.Hand brake was snatching.Backed it of a couple of clicks and all was well.
Tel

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Re: Rear shuddering
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2008, 00:05:49 »
Found out that it was a missing bush on one of the rear leaf springs.  Been replaced now and everythnihg is fine.  Thank you both for your advice. :lol:
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