Volkswagen Golf IV - Gearstick bad vibration golf 4 2002 1.6 16v

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Tue 9 Oct 2012 00:36
Volkswagen Golf IV - Gearstick bad vibration golf 4 2002 1.6 16v - djshaggytm

hello,

I have a problem with my golf 4, the gear stick have a bad vibration at 2200 rpm and higher in 2-3th gear.

one mecanic told me that the problem come from gearbox mount, i change the gearbox mount and i have the same problem.

i feel the vibration in all the pads, and the engine have a little shake when the gearstick have the vibration.

can anywone have an ideea what is the problem ??

thank you

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Tue 9 Oct 2012 10:17
Volkswagen Golf IV - Gearstick bad vibration golf 4 2002 1.6 16v - Peter.N.

Does it have a DMF?

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Tue 9 Oct 2012 10:40
Volkswagen Golf IV - Gearstick bad vibration golf 4 2002 1.6 16v - djshaggytm
What is that?
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Tue 9 Oct 2012 13:32
Volkswagen Golf IV - Gearstick bad vibration golf 4 2002 1.6 16v - Peter.N.

A dual mass flywheel, I know the diesels use them but don't know about petrol engines, the can cause vibration when they are failing.

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Wed 10 Oct 2012 11:47
Volkswagen Golf IV - Gearstick bad vibration golf 4 2002 1.6 16v - djshaggytm

i don't know if the flywheel is dual...

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