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Offline beni-iow

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flat spot.
« 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?
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Offline Mikester

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Re: flat spot.
« Reply #1 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?
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Re: flat spot.
« Reply #2 on: 22 February 2008, 13:18 »
Fuel filter maybe?
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Re: flat spot.
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline Kenny_1.6

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Re: flat spot.
« Reply #4 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:
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Re: flat spot.
« Reply #5 on: 23 February 2008, 00:01 »
i belive mine is now a engine mount just gota find out witch one it is  :angry:
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Offline saul79

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Re: flat spot.
« Reply #6 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
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Offline Pete Taylor

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Re: flat spot.
« Reply #7 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
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Re: flat spot.
« Reply #8 on: 23 February 2008, 16:29 »
i got the same one thats on urs a 2.0 16v one seems okay.
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