Transit clutch issue.

[davidpidge]

The transits being a wuss. As the clutch engages (pulling away in 1st/2nd only) theres a 'juddering' as it engages as though its not happy about it. Someone suggested to me that a clutch plate can warp which would explain the feeling that its jumping on and off as the clutch engages. I was towing a VW camper (surprise, surprise) the other day and the problem was greatly exagerated whilst pulling away with the extra load. I'm sure someone here knows whats wrong!

Thanks as always

[MarkyB]

Lots of ideas here, no consensus though.

http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7435

Start with the cheap ones when trying to fix.

[davidpidge]

I knew it wouldn't be as simple as a new clutch. Lots of ideas on their though!

[Matt]

im on there ;) best place to ask about anything transit!

But as you dont say what age/engine there is not a lot to say here! theres a big difference in engine/drivetrain between the 1968 1.7v4 and the 3.2TDCI 200PS engine in the new vans!

[irmscher]

input shaft or maybe warped clutch plate i had left mine 8 months and same problem as yours