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Title: Mk3 Golf juddering problem
Post by: GUMBALL3000 on 12 March 2012, 23:31

I recently bought a Mk3 2.0L GTI 8V. It seems to have a problem tho. When i accelerate it judders / stutters, but does rev through it eventually. If i put my foot flat to the floor there is no problem at all and it accelerates fine. I really have no idea what it is. It just had new dizzy cap, rotor arm, leads, plugs and fuel filter.

The only thing i can think or is it has a Vento air box, but still cant see how this would be causing such a problem. Any help much appreciated.

Thanks!!

Title: Re: Mk3 Golf juddering problem
Post by: justalex81 on 13 March 2012, 07:53

check all your ignition. prob coil pack is on its way out. it's mounted to the bulkhead near the water bottle. Also check all of your vacuum hoses. one of them may have collapsed or split.

Title: Re: Mk3 Golf juddering problem
Post by: Diamond Hell on 13 March 2012, 08:03

Check the timing, too.

Title: Re: Mk3 Golf juddering problem
Post by: Guy on 13 March 2012, 11:07

could be something as simple as an HT lead

Title: Re: Mk3 Golf juddering problem
Post by: Diamond Hell on 13 March 2012, 17:48

Or an unbalanced propeller.

Check it doesn't have any rope wrapped around it.

Title: Re: Mk3 Golf juddering problem
Post by: Seanl on 13 March 2012, 17:58

Quote from: Diamond Hell on 13 March 2012, 17:48

Or an unbalanced propeller.

Check it doesn't have any rope wrapped around it.

 :laugh:


Does it happen around the 3k rpm mark by any chance?? Disconnect your MAF and go for a drive. You will know instantly if you have a dodgy one. It may cut out before long, but if it feels like a different car, thats your problem.  :smiley: