Slight judder when reversing slowly

[VOLVO GHILLIE]

A month ago had a new set of skins put on the back for the MOT. I have noticed that when reversing slowly into drive (as its a bit tight) there is a judder from from the back axle. Only does it in reverse. Reverse reasonably fast and no problem. Any ideas or suggestion please:lightbulb:?

[Michael J]

Don't reverse into the drive. :lightbulb: :D

[Angie]

I have the same problem, in first gear as well. Revving a bit helps, and I put some of it down to the engine idling unevenly. The garage also advised a while back that the car needed new bushes for the stabiliser (antiroll?) bar, and I wondered if that might cause a bit of judder. Going to have new bushes fitted soon so will see what happens. Another suggestion I've seen is the engine mountings needing replacing, which is not surprising after more than twenty years. The garage say it's not worth it but I do wonder, nevertheless.

[Angie]

Don't reverse into the drive. :lightbulb: :D

Some people are just too smart!!

[Clifford Pope]

Low gear and tight turn suggests worn reaction rod bushes.

They don't have to be completely shot for this to happen - even a small ageing squishiness lets the front of the axle tramp up and down.

[Derek UK]

Also check the rear U/J.

[Angie]

Low gear and tight turn suggests worn reaction rod bushes.

They don't have to be completely shot for this to happen - even a small ageing squishiness lets the front of the axle tramp up and down.

And what might they be, prithee good sir? Are they the bushes that the garage have told me are needed?

[VOLVO GHILLIE]

I have the same problem, in first gear as well. Revving a bit helps, and I put some of it down to the engine idling unevenly. The garage also advised a while back that the car needed new bushes for the stabiliser (antiroll?) bar, and I wondered if that might cause a bit of judder. Going to have new bushes fitted soon so will see what happens. Another suggestion I've seen is the engine mountings needing replacing, which is not surprising after more than twenty years. The garage say it's not worth it but I do wonder, nevertheless.

Would any of these have been picked up on the MOT done one month ago?

[VOLVO GHILLIE]

Don't reverse into the drive. :lightbulb: :D

Thanks:thumbs_up:....This has got rid of the problem:nah::nah:

[Clifford Pope]

And what might they be, prithee good sir? Are they the bushes that the garage have told me are needed?

There are two horizontal rods, about 2' long with a rubber bush at each end, connecting the axle to the chassis rail just under the rear seat. Their purpose is to resist the twisting tendency of the axle as you apply torque.

[Angie]

There are two horizontal rods, about 2' long with a rubber bush at each end, connecting the axle to the chassis rail just under the rear seat. Their purpose is to resist the twisting tendency of the axle as you apply torque.

That sounds like what they're telling me it needs. Better get it done soon, it certainly won't do any harm. The mechanic mentioned it, amongst other things, when he did a major service a couple of months back, though MoT in July didn't pick it up, even as advisory.

You don't happen to know a part number do you? The garage haven't been able to locate the bushes locally so I said I'd have a trawl on the net to save them the bother.

Sorry to muscle in on this thread, by the way!

[Derek UK]

http://www.classicvolvoparts.co.uk/parts.asp?carID=5&cID=92&scID=467

[VOLVO GHILLIE]

That sounds like what they're telling me it needs. Better get it done soon, it certainly won't do any harm. The mechanic mentioned it, amongst other things, when he did a major service a couple of months back, though MoT in July didn't pick it up, even as advisory.

You don't happen to know a part number do you? The garage haven't been able to locate the bushes locally so I said I'd have a trawl on the net to save them the bother.

Sorry to muscle in on this thread, by the way!

No problem.....It is related!

[Angie]

http://www.classicvolvoparts.co.uk/p...ID=92&scID=467

Thank you Derek, I've sent the link to the garage.

[PTJS]

I get a bit of clutch judder when the engine is cold in the morning and under load when setting off in 1st gear. The judder disappears after the engine has run for 10 minutes or so. I've put it down to a slight seep from the oil seal at the back of the crank somehow misting onto the clutch. When I next have the clutch changed I will see if this theory is right or not. I think the seal is original ie 26 years old so must be favourite.

Cheers

Phil