1998 BMW 318

1998 BMW 318
98,500 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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PETERFERNANDES33
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Everytime I pull away in first gear, my car judders and shakes all around. Once I transfer into secound gear, everything is fine. Another way of stopping to shaking is to use a lot of clutch when pulling away. Any ideas on what this could be and how it can be solved?
Jul 23, 2008 at 4:31 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The drive shaft might require inspection as the symptoms you describe seem like a failed center support bearing. Let us know if this is the correct diagnosis.
Jul 24, 2008 at 1:01 AM
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