Miata Mailing List: December 1996, Message #9
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Subject: Re: Shaking when Shifting into First Gear

   Date: (none)



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.

>  

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

Topeka, Kansas

Crystal White '90 A 

M Club #43



** WAX? I bought it to DRIVE! **