George... I had the same or similar problem... I called it shuddering rather than jittering (semantics?). Anyway, it only happened when going from a dead stop into first or from a dead stop into reverse. Like the drive train was bucking or something. Anyway, I ended up having a transmission problem that may or may not have been related... had a broken pinion gear... when we replaced that my mech noticed that the clutch was quite worn and we replaced that too. Now, no more shudder. which fix made the difference? Or was it both? Don't know, but just thought I would throw that out. The problem was actually quite severe and I could only avoid the problem by either not coming to a complete stop before taking off in first or letting the clutch out quickly... as it would only happen as the clutch came out. And as you said, sometimes it was worse than others. Sound like the same problem? Don't know that I've given you any information you can use, but there you have it. Mick Kalber 89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo" Tropical Visions Video, Inc. 62 Halaulani Place Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ph. 808-935-5557 fax 808-935-0066 hotlava@interpac.net www.volcanoscapes.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of George Averill Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 1:21 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Help solving the jitters when accelerating from stop (84 Vanagon)
When I start accelerating from a dead stop (1st gear) the Vanagon gets the jitters. Sounds like a warped flywheel to me; but just wondering if it could be oil leaking on the clutch. I don't have the problem in any other gear. The problem seems to be worse when I am accelerating uphill from stop. Some days the problem is worse than others. I had a new clutch and throwout bearing installed several years ago. I would appreciate any comments for solving this problem. George Columbus, GA
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