Miata Mailing List: December 1996, Message #14
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Subject: Re: Shaking when Shifting into First Gear

   Date: (none)



Gene wrote: 

>

>At 09:31 PM 11/30/96 -0500, GENE A SACMAN wrote:

>>Hi All,

>>

>>A month ago, my '90 Miata's shifter started shuddering/shaking 

whenever I shift into first gear and give it a little gas. However, the 

shuddering goes away when I give it more gas and is non-existent in 

second, third, fourth and fifth. Also, the shaking seems more 

pronounced if I'm going up a slight incline, such as my driveway. I 

sure hope this isn't the dreaded crankshaft problem! I bought the car a 

year ago with only 22,000 miles on it and it only has 36,000 at this 

point.  Last week, I had the 30,000 mile service done on it and the 

shuddering is still there.  Any comments or suggestions would sure be 

appreciated!  

>>Thanks folks,

>>

>>GENE SACMAN

>>'90 Crystal White Miata, B Pkg.

>>  



Gary added:



>Sounds like:

>

>1- Bad clutch

>

>2- Broken engine mount

>

>It's most likely number two. (or a least let's *hope* it is)

>

>Gary Spray





    Is it a damp clutch?  Has there been rain/sleet?  Are there puddles 

in the street a few inches deep?



    (And no, I didn't try to rhyme this!:))



    Eric Schwarzentraub

    '91 Silver Stone    -> Which will jutter after a monsoonal downpour