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2000 Jetta TDI - shudders violently on first crank. Then idles smooth

1.5K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by  xaeryan  
#1 ·
Friend started while I watched engine bay. My god did the engine move !
What's up with that ? It runs so smooth afterwards
 
#3 ·
Mine does this as well, and it shakes for about a second after it is started before smoothing out. I considered it was pretty normal, but probably could be reduced by new engine mount(s?). When I use reverse, I can hear the exhaust bang against the underside sometimes, leading me to believe the mounts are toast.