My transmission has the exact same symptoms. It will shudder when cold - but be
okay when the van is warm. Started happening right after I got a new clutch and
filled the tranny with synthetic oil. My guess is that one of the seals is
leaking.

regards,

Todd
'88 Westy

clerkin wrote:

> OK, so I have received responses from many a good-hearted listees about my
> shuddering transmission.  The possible causes seem to range from moisture to a
> blown rear (front or whatever) main seal to a transmission mount.  I have the
> manual transmission, and the shuddering goes away after a little driving.  Is
> this indicative of anything?
>
> Thanks,
> Patrick