Clutch shudder???

[SIDEWAYS 325I]

Hi there peeps,

I have a slightly huge problem, ive broken 2 pressure plates in 3 weeks, so this time i decided to replace everything myself instead of taking it to a mechanic........

I replaced the clutch plate, pressure plate, T/O bearing, got the flywheel skimmed and balanced. Heres the problem...... after fitting everthing back the car was goin like a dream for 1 day...... all off a sudden im strugling to get my gears and the clutch is shuddering heavy....what can this be???

Thanks in advance.

[arnoldgtr]

Did the machinist cut the step in the flywheel? Without the step, the clamping force will be less....possibly enough to make the clutch slip.
Sorry to bring the bad news.
Tip: Always use new pressure plate bolts.