Slight Clutch Judder

Buster Blue · 10-28-2014, 09:21 AM

This will not be applicable to a lot of you however to those it might. Does any one suffer its only very first thing ie when cold.

Cheers

TonyS · 10-28-2014, 10:06 AM

Yes, I have it. As you say, just when cold.

Buster Blue · 10-28-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyS

Yes, I have it. As you say, just when cold.

I have only covered 14k thinking of taking it in. How many miles have you covered.

Never had this on my Triumph Herald!

magic juan · 10-28-2014, 12:23 PM

I know it's not an F30, but our E91 has been plagued with clutch judder since we bought it as an AUC from Lloyds Carlisle back in 2010, just before it turned 3.

It received a new revised release bearing assembly, clutch and flywheel under warranty at 24k miles.

Within 10k it was juddering again when pulling away in 1st. The car has now covered 95k, and still judders noticeably when cold on cold, damp mornings.

It's nowhere near as bad as before the clutch was replaced, but it's definitely been noticeable throughout our time with the car and dictates that i'd never have another manual, new generation BMW.

TonyS · 10-28-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Blue

I have only covered 14k thinking of taking it in. How many miles have you covered.

Never had this on my Triumph Herald!

I've done 11K and it's only recently started. If you do take it in keep us informed.

MarkG_M5Comp · 10-28-2014, 01:45 PM

Mine was replaced on the E92 for this - perfect afterwards.

Doc943 · 10-28-2014, 02:19 PM

I've 43k on the clock on my F30 but never encountered this juddering.

Buster Blue · 10-28-2014, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkG335

Mine was replaced on the E92 for this - perfect afterwards.

Thanks all, thats confirmed it I will be going in on Friday to see what they have to say. I will keep you posted.

ramf31 · 10-28-2014, 02:42 PM

I also have it, mainly when cold and most noticeable in reverse. I have read that it's due to the use of dual mass flywheels?

Chris Peacock · 10-29-2014, 02:10 AM

Mine has done it from new, now on 58k and not got any worse or better.

A friends also does it, and from reading on the 1 series forum it seems common over there too.

TonyS · 10-29-2014, 04:10 AM

All of which is a bit depressing, as it leads me to think that BMW will come out with the usual "oh, they all do that, sir" rebuttal, and you'll then have a fight on your hands to get anything done.

JD6 · 10-29-2014, 04:17 AM

I think every manual BMW I have had as a loan car has some clutch judder when cold for the first couple of junctions. Seems to be a 'characteristic' - the word that BMW technicians use when they don't want to do something about it. I expect they blame it on lack of asbestos...

swanseahammer · 10-30-2014, 07:08 AM

Had the same issue in my E90. Had clutch replaced which improved it. Helped the decison to go for the sports auto when I got the F30 after driving manuals since the early 80s.

DaveA · 11-03-2014, 06:51 AM

Sorry for the late contribution.

Yes, I had what you describe in my first F30 (a 320d sport manual). It did it right from brand new and I always thought it was odd.

I did wonder if it was something to do with anti-stall and/or a drive-off helper...

Buster Blue · 11-04-2014, 03:13 PM

[QUOTE=DaveA;16875316]Sorry for the late contribution.

Yes, I had what you describe in my first F30 (a 320d sport manual). It did it right from brand new and I always thought it was odd.

I did wonder if it was something to do with anti-stall and/or a drive-off helper...[/QUO

Late or not welcomed, i take it you still have it. funny thing is it seems temperamental seems only when its been left for a while.

10-28-2014, 09:21 AM	#1
Buster Blue Lieutenant 77 Rep 557 Posts Drives: F30 EB11 320i MSport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dorset England iTrader: (0)	Slight Clutch Judder This will not be applicable to a lot of you however to those it might. Does any one suffer its only very first thing ie when cold. Cheers __________________ E46 325is MV Augusta Previously-E30 318is E36 323i
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TonyS Captain 84 Rep 729 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South West, UK iTrader: (0)	Yes, I have it. As you say, just when cold.
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magic juan Private 27 Rep 80 Posts Drives: F31 320d Shadow Edition Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Clyde Valley iTrader: (0)	I know it's not an F30, but our E91 has been plagued with clutch judder since we bought it as an AUC from Lloyds Carlisle back in 2010, just before it turned 3. It received a new revised release bearing assembly, clutch and flywheel under warranty at 24k miles. Within 10k it was juddering again when pulling away in 1st. The car has now covered 95k, and still judders noticeably when cold on cold, damp mornings. It's nowhere near as bad as before the clutch was replaced, but it's definitely been noticeable throughout our time with the car and dictates that i'd never have another manual, new generation BMW.
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MarkG_M5Comp Supreme Being 1806 Rep 5,425 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Mine was replaced on the E92 for this - perfect afterwards. __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Gone: F80 M3 Competition Pack / M135i / F15 X5 M50d / Saab 9-5 Aero HOT / F30 335d xDrive M Sport / E92 LCI 320d M Sport / E46 320d M Sport Touring / E46 318i Touring
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Doc943 Private First Class 13 Rep 174 Posts Drives: F30 320d SE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: East Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I've 43k on the clock on my F30 but never encountered this juddering.
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ramf31 Private First Class 16 Rep 105 Posts Drives: F31 320d sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Up north iTrader: (0)	I also have it, mainly when cold and most noticeable in reverse. I have read that it's due to the use of dual mass flywheels?
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10-29-2014, 02:10 AM	#10
Chris Peacock Captain 167 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2020 330e M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere. iTrader: (0)	Mine has done it from new, now on 58k and not got any worse or better. A friends also does it, and from reading on the 1 series forum it seems common over there too.
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TonyS Captain 84 Rep 729 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South West, UK iTrader: (0)	All of which is a bit depressing, as it leads me to think that BMW will come out with the usual "oh, they all do that, sir" rebuttal, and you'll then have a fight on your hands to get anything done.
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JD6 Major General 4271 Rep 6,945 Posts Drives: 840i GC + Mini Electric L3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I think every manual BMW I have had as a loan car has some clutch judder when cold for the first couple of junctions. Seems to be a 'characteristic' - the word that BMW technicians use when they don't want to do something about it. I expect they blame it on lack of asbestos...
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swanseahammer Lieutenant 24 Rep 400 Posts Drives: F30 LCI 330e M Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Swansea iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 320d SE [0.00]	Had the same issue in my E90. Had clutch replaced which improved it. Helped the decison to go for the sports auto when I got the F30 after driving manuals since the early 80s.
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11-03-2014, 06:51 AM	#14
DaveA Brigadier General 1877 Rep 3,432 Posts Drives: BMW M135i xDrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the late contribution. Yes, I had what you describe in my first F30 (a 320d sport manual). It did it right from brand new and I always thought it was odd. I did wonder if it was something to do with anti-stall and/or a drive-off helper... __________________ CAR HISTORY - Golf GTI 245 - F30 340i M Sport - F30 330d M Sport MPPK - F30 320d Sport - 997 Gen2 GT3 - 987 Cayman S - 986 Boxster S - Ibiza Cupra - Polo 16v - E30 M3 (Official GB import) - Integra 16v - Mk2 Polo S - Mk1 Golf C
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Buster Blue Lieutenant 77 Rep 557 Posts Drives: F30 EB11 320i MSport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dorset England iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=DaveA;16875316]Sorry for the late contribution. Yes, I had what you describe in my first F30 (a 320d sport manual). It did it right from brand new and I always thought it was odd. I did wonder if it was something to do with anti-stall and/or a drive-off helper...[/QUO Late or not welcomed, i take it you still have it. funny thing is it seems temperamental seems only when its been left for a while. __________________ E46 325is MV Augusta Previously-E30 318is E36 323i
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