07 C30 slight judder/ hesitation at 40mph

[Baileydog]

Hi all

I've got a lovely little C30 2.0D, 2007. It drives great, but sometimes when doing around 40mph in 4th (not accelerating, just cruising) it develops a slight judder/ stutter/ hesitation. As soon as I accelerate it goes. Some days worse that others.

Any ideas what I could check?

[Markos01]

Originally Posted by Baileydog

Hi all

I've got a lovely little C30 2.0D, 2007. It drives great, but sometimes when doing around 40mph in 4th (not accelerating, just cruising) it develops a slight judder/ stutter/ hesitation. As soon as I accelerate it goes. Some days worse that others.

Any ideas what I could check?

If you do a steady 40 in 3rd, 5th or 6th is it the same? When did you last have new tyres/get the wheels balanced/check your tracking?

[domhart10]

what mileage you on? just to rule out any clitch / dmf being worn

[Baileydog]

Hi, yes it does it in 4th, 5th or 6th but only at 40mph..... Only had the car 6 months, never had tyres checked.... that might have to be 1st on the list!!! Thanks

[Baileydog]

Originally Posted by domhart10

what mileage you on? just to rule out any clitch / dmf being worn

Just turned 100k.....

[Baileydog]

Originally Posted by domhart10

what mileage you on? just to rule out any clitch / dmf being worn

Originally Posted by Markos01

If you do a steady 40 in 3rd, 5th or 6th is it the same? When did you last have new tyres/get the wheels balanced/check your tracking?

Yes it does it in 4th, 5th or 6th but only at 40mph.... only had the car 6 months, never had tyres/ wheels checked.... might be the first thing to check?

[Markos01]

My best guess would be misshapen tyres or the wheels need balancing. If the tread is low or the tyres look old maybe a fresh set might be an idea if budget allows, followed by checking the tracking. Let us know how you get on.

[Baileydog]

Originally Posted by Markos01

My best guess would be misshapen tyres or the wheels need balancing. If the tread is low or the tyres look old maybe a fresh set might be an idea if budget allows, followed by checking the tracking. Let us know how you get on.

OK thanks, thinking about it now, I think the tyres are a lot more worn on the inside edge... I'll get them checked.... thank you for your help Markos01