Advice on shuddering pull away

[Cliffsta]

Hi Folks,
Just trying to work out this symptom in my 1.9 diesel polo (2007).
When I pull away in first, I get a shuddering, and I can feel it a bit in my pedal. And it also seems to create a delayed engagement with a dull thud as the engine finally takes. There is also like a two step thudder too, as I release the clutch.

Ideas?

Cliff

[DangerBoy]

That usually indicates that you clutch is on its way. I had the same symptoms and eventually i replaced my clutch and flywheel

[Carel040]

Yip danger boy is correct Gold wagen is asking R6900 complete kit flywheel clutch pressure plate and release bearing 3 to 4 hour job

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[panic-mechanic]

Sounds like dual mass flywheel is on the way out. I am assuming you checked simple stuff first like the dogbone mount under the car.

[DangerBoy]

Sounds like dual mass flywheel is on the way out. I am assuming you checked simple stuff first like the dogbone mount under the car.

Sorry for the thread derail.....

Panic, i thought the same thing with my DMF, thats why i replaced it as well, but the mech removed it and showed me that it is still in a good condition.

How would i know if it is?

[panic-mechanic]

You changebit. If the problem goes away it was the problem. Younreally cannot 'look' at them and say it is still good.

[MrMazda]

It could be the springs on the pressure plate that's on the way out. I've never owned a vehicle with a DMF but the symptoms are exactly what I've experienced with clutches on vehicles with solid flywheels. Each time it was the springs on the pressure plate starting to pack up.