#1: Gti 180 feels like its bucking Author: Danielpates, Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:31 pm ---- Edited thread now. Basically when driving normal at a steady speed and the revs stay the same it feels like the engine is pullsing but when i accelerate it doesn't happen.feels like the car is bucking Last edited by Danielpates on Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:00 pm; edited 2 times in total
#2: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:07 pm ---- You lost me half way through your explanation dude
#3: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: JamieM, Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:22 am ---- Don't know but it sounds like you bought one that needed all the common things doing at once.
If I were you I'd get the belt changed while you're at it. They ALL should have been changed at least once by now.
#4: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:10 am ---- Get a diagnostic done then go from there.
#5: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: nellyhaggis, Location: SheffieldPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:20 am ---- I feel your pain.
They are great to look at and drive but a nightmare to maintain and fuel!
#6: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: nellyhaggis, Location: SheffieldPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:43 am ---- I feel your pain.
They are great to look at and drive but a nightmare to maintain and fuel!
#7: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: Danielpates, Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:09 am ---- have had it plugged in and no codes
#8: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: nellyhaggis, Location: SheffieldPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:15 am ---- Might be a long shot but the fuel filter on the pump might need cleaned out!
#9: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:22 am ---- Such behavior from engines is often caused by air leaks.
#10: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: Danielpates, Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:21 am ---- Air leaks ok then.what do I need to check for
#11: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: Danielpates, Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:53 pm ---- anybody
#12: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:23 pm ----
Danielpates wrote:
Air leaks ok then.what do I need to check for
the answer to this question is at the start of the question
jokes aside have you took it to a garage yet? what did they say?
#13: Re: Gti 180 problems yet again Author: Danielpates, Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:16 am ---- no i havent tbh.want to try and do it myself cant afford garage prices plus thy lead you down the garden path saying its this and that and could be something completely different and then end up spending loads of money and still doesnt get sorted.had this happen before
#14: Re: Gti 180 feels like its bucking Author: Danielpates, Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:15 pm ---- if the coil pack was breaking down it would do it all the while wudnt it
#15: Re: Gti 180 feels like its bucking Author: Gavin28, Location: BlackpoolPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:32 pm ---- i had this in my old 306 diesel - turned out to be engine mounts
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