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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: beni-iow on 21 February 2008, 21:45

Title: flat spot.
Post by: beni-iow on 21 February 2008, 21:45

ive only had my gti for a just over a week and now ive got my abs sorted i opened her up for the 1st time properly but noticed that when i change gear fast it does not pick up straight away just feels like a flat spot.it also feels like i mite have a engine mount going.could a engine mount cause this or could it need a new fuel filter/ignition leads or plugs?

Title: Re: flat spot.
Post by: Mikester on 21 February 2008, 23:07

Quote from: beni-iow on 21 February 2008, 21:45

ive only had my gti for a just over a week and now ive got my abs sorted i opened her up for the 1st time properly but noticed that when i change gear fast it does not pick up straight away just feels like a flat spot.it also feels like i mite have a engine mount going.could a engine mount cause this or could it need a new fuel filter/ignition leads or plugs?

I have the same, when u change gear it feels like the engine is guna come through the dash.....

And also it dont pick up when u change gear..... I thought my clutch was going, but its not. I dont think that it has short shift gears? Maybe this would help?

Title: Re: flat spot.
Post by: Len on 22 February 2008, 13:18

Fuel filter maybe?

Title: Re: flat spot.
Post by: Mikester on 22 February 2008, 13:53

Quote from: Len on 22 February 2008, 13:18

Fuel filter maybe?

Yeah, i was thinking of this, i have it sittin on my desk, fitting it on monday XD

I will post up in this thread if it makes a difference.

Title: Re: flat spot.
Post by: Kenny_1.6 on 22 February 2008, 18:51

i've noticed this with my 1.6 too. mine's due a service though.  :undecided:

clutch dumping seems to sort it, but obviously not a good idea considering how soft Mk3 clutches are  :sad:

Title: Re: flat spot.
Post by: beni-iow on 23 February 2008, 00:01

i belive mine is now a engine mount just gota find out witch one it is  :angry:

Title: Re: flat spot.
Post by: saul79 on 23 February 2008, 15:40

to check if its the front -put it in 1st -h/brake on and let the clutch up .get a 2nd person to see if the front off the engine moves a lot -if it does its the front one .the rear mounts do the same in reverse and do the same and check both sides for it lifting -its mostly the front one and on occasions i've changed the gearbox ones ,but not many

hope this helps

Title: Re: flat spot.
Post by: Pete Taylor on 23 February 2008, 16:00

Most likely a front mount. They're notoriously soft and crap as standard anyway. Get a diesel mount put on

Title: Re: flat spot.
Post by: saul79 on 23 February 2008, 16:29

i got the same one thats on urs a 2.0 16v one seems okay.