Clutch shudder in 100 series

[matty00]

Hey guys,

Im looking at buying a 2002 100 series Landcruiser, its tidy as with only 90,000 on the clock, 4.2 diesel, 5spd, but when I took it for a drive there was a very noticeable clutch shudder for the first 5-10minutes of driving until it warmed up. once it was warmed up it was completely gone.

The guy that owns it reckons it hasn't been driven much for the past couple of months and once its driven more regularly that should go away. Is this a likely story or has the clutch had it?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

[duck]

dads hungie has always had a clutch shudder all the time in first gear, done it since we got t second hand at 140,000 on the clock.

[LuxyBoy]

Was the clutch fluid dirty
Was it every gear

Just get dad to fix it anyway

[matty00]

not sure on the clutch fluid and yeh it was pretty much every gear.. but it did go away once it warmed up a bit.

have talked him down a grand incase i have to replace it down the track, should be getting it on wed.. will have to source a turbo first thing, the old 1HZ takes a bit to get moving

[hjk]

I also have a 100 series with the same clutch behavior as you mentioned. Got the car with 70,000 on it and now has158,000. I have asked and it is a common thing and the cure i have found after sitting idle for some time is to start the engine,select reverse and then ride the clutch with medium pressure for a minute or so and presto,you will find that you can drive away without any shudder. See how you go.

[LuxyBoy]

Does your clutch have Toyota FFF stamped onto it

Farked From Factory is not uncommon

[thomo]

Ive got one has done it since ive owned it, mate has one does the same thing i wouldnt be worried about it goes away once warmed up.

[tojo_runner]

mate has an 80 series that the clutch shudders on till it warms up. as far as i know it doesnt bother him

[matty00]

thanks for the replies.. sounds like ill have to put up with it, better than a rooted clutch

[98lux]

Mine has it as well