mk3 8v 1st gear problem

[victor]

hi guys,

wonder if you can help me out here.

Ive gt a mk3 N reg 3 door golf 8v 2.0 GTI - the problem is when im in 1st gear and get up to 5000 revs ish the revs cut off and drop down forcing me to change gear

Please help !

[golfvr6]

Only does in 1st gear? thats got me puzzled???

[victor]

yeh just first gear bro.

2nd 3rd 4th etc = OK

sum1 told me to shove injector cleaner in, have done so for teh last week to no avail.

[golfvr6]

Maybe the gear or bearing is shagged. Not really a gearbox expert myself. Try going to a specialist.

[mk1]

When the engine cuts, does the rev counter drop suddenly like the ign has been turned off?.

[victor]

When the engine cuts, does the rev counter drop suddenly like the ign has been turned off?.

yes mate it does. the rev counter drops sharply.  

Do these cars have a cut off point ? for revs that is.

[golfvr6]

Yeah they should have a cut off, but should do the same in every gear though. When the engine hits the rev limiter it usually bounces off rather than drops sharply.

[mk1]

With the engine running, wiggle the wires to the coil, injectors etc, and see if the engine dies. (dont touch the plug leads ). Steve

[golfvr6]

Yeah don't touch them or ouch!