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Re: New




> Hi, 
> 
> I am new to this list and own a 1987 scirocco and am slowing realizing what
> a great car it is.

Hi ya, and welcome to our small corner of the internet.  Fine car ya got there,
keep it up.

> 
> I have a couple of questions.  While taking the car in to get a safety
> check I mentioned that when I was starting to move in first gear there was
> a considerable shuddering and later in other gears the car is fine.

Just fixed this exact problem in my wife's Passat.  I was sure the clutch was
chattering, but on a hunch, I popped the hood and watched the engine as I
drove up and down the driveway.  Sure enough, the engine was rocking and
shuddering a disturbing amount.  I replaced the front motor mount and that
fixed it.  Check all of yours.
> 
> The guy (at a Volkswagon repair place) said that it might be better to
> replace the clutch.  I was wondering if anyone had any advice??????

Check the mounts first....slightly cheaper then a clutch at this point. :-)

> 
> Since I am new at all this I realized how little I knew about cars and
> sciroccos in general.  Any one recommend any books (easy to read)?

If you're going to be repairing your car (all together now):  Get the Bentley
manual. ;)

> 
> SriRam


==Brett
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