Right, this is for a 52 plate mk2 active sport 1.2 8v. I've seen a few threads and posts mentioning this problem but still not felt like i've found my answer.
Basically, I had an engine oil leak for a while, the other week I had a really big problem with clutch slip and a light grinding noise when rolling up to lights and put into first gear with the clutch fully depressed. I spoke to a few people that knew a bit more about cars than me and decided that a new clutch was needed.
Whilst I got the clutch done I got the gear box checked out by a specialist as it felt like i had lost a bit drive and was worried i'd damage gearbox. When the gearbox was looked at it turned out the input bearing for the driveshaft was damaged and need replacing which also solved the oil leak as with the damage there was a loss of seal (i'm not a mechanic so might not be fully accurate).
Everything felt fine but in the last couple of days i have noticed a judder when the car is held at biting point and when setting of (in 1st). I read about people suggesting new flywheels, bad pressure plates and even spark plugs, which I have just changed to an iridium set, but i'm still unsure which route to explore.
Basically, I had an engine oil leak for a while, the other week I had a really big problem with clutch slip and a light grinding noise when rolling up to lights and put into first gear with the clutch fully depressed. I spoke to a few people that knew a bit more about cars than me and decided that a new clutch was needed.
Whilst I got the clutch done I got the gear box checked out by a specialist as it felt like i had lost a bit drive and was worried i'd damage gearbox. When the gearbox was looked at it turned out the input bearing for the driveshaft was damaged and need replacing which also solved the oil leak as with the damage there was a loss of seal (i'm not a mechanic so might not be fully accurate).
Everything felt fine but in the last couple of days i have noticed a judder when the car is held at biting point and when setting of (in 1st). I read about people suggesting new flywheels, bad pressure plates and even spark plugs, which I have just changed to an iridium set, but i'm still unsure which route to explore.
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