Dear Techies,
The other day I was stuck in traffic, forgot I was in 3rd gear and I lifted off the clutch very suddenly to move and the car jolted backwards and forwards then stalled (as any car would if put in a gear too high for it).
Now since this has happened, every time I engage 1st gear and try to pull away, no matter how gently, there is a very obvious judder felt throughout the whole car. I also noticed that now, while in gear, if I apply full throttle and let go suddenly, the car will also give off a drive-train shunt/jolt.
I've got a feeling its the clutch, or one of the components to do with the clutch, but i'm no mech, hence why I ask the more knowledgeable.
Any suggestions?
Car - VW polo 1.4tdi manual
The other day I was stuck in traffic, forgot I was in 3rd gear and I lifted off the clutch very suddenly to move and the car jolted backwards and forwards then stalled (as any car would if put in a gear too high for it).
Now since this has happened, every time I engage 1st gear and try to pull away, no matter how gently, there is a very obvious judder felt throughout the whole car. I also noticed that now, while in gear, if I apply full throttle and let go suddenly, the car will also give off a drive-train shunt/jolt.
I've got a feeling its the clutch, or one of the components to do with the clutch, but i'm no mech, hence why I ask the more knowledgeable.
Any suggestions?
Car - VW polo 1.4tdi manual