2002 Jackaroo Clutch Shudder

Not uncommon. Do A search under "clutch Shudder" "shuddering clutch" and various other combinations and you will find plently of reading on the matter. As far as if it does matter, I don't think so.

Cheers

The clutch shudders on my Triton V6 when cold... I've actually tracked down the root cause... Driving a semi occasionally has made my left foot lazy, if I concentrate a little harder on matching revs with the letting out of the clutch, the problem goes away...

There were some Jacks that had clutch probs and Holden were fixing them under warranty. I had my Rodeo clutch changed at 58k under warranty but it was explained to me that if there was evidence of abuse I would have to pay the bill!!

Leroy

Easily fixed,
Change to a different vehicle.

have had a clutch shudder on our troopy for 5 years and hasnt got much worse.Will only machine flywheel to fix problem when the clutch requires renewal.Cant see any oil leak evidence so suggest when my dear old mum borrowed the car she probably took off in 3rd.

I don't know anything specifically about Jackeroos, but clutch shudders are usually caused by an oil leak from the rear main bearing, a broken finger in the clutch plate diaphragm, rarely but sometimes soft or broken engine mounts. It rarely results in complete clutch failure unless it is already slipping, but if you are anything like me you wont like living with it. I would first check the engine mounts and evidence of oil coming from the bell housing. If the mounts are ok and /or if the oil is evident I would repair or have the problem fixed. I think a rear main bearing oil seal can be replaced in most engines from the gearbox side.