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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Haydn on 16 July 2004, 19:18

Title: Rough idle/ engine rocking
Post by: Haydn on 16 July 2004, 19:18

When my 8v is on idle it is very rough and jerky. U can feel the whole car moving a little. Any ideas what this is. I was thinking that it might be the front engine mount but i think that that is moving because of the engine. Also the engine feels like it is moving. in any gear if u let your foot off the accelerator u can feel the car kind of jump!!!! any ideas would be appreciated.

Title: Re:Rough idle/ engine rocking
Post by: Alexg40 on 16 July 2004, 22:39

Could be the front engine mount. Quite common. Does it judder when you pull away in 1st?  

Title: Re:Rough idle/ engine rocking
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 17 July 2004, 18:23

misfire?

Title: Re:Rough idle/ engine rocking
Post by: golfvr6 on 18 July 2004, 12:01

Look for scuff marks on the underside of your bonnet.
Get a mate to rev the car and slowly lift the clutch, look for engine movement.
Sounds like a shot front engine mount.