Between about 2750 and 3000 rpm my GTI 8V seems to viberate and run really rough. Below and above its fine.
Bit of a pain in the bum though when your cruising at 60 in 5th!
Any ideas[?]?
BX GTI Rough Running
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This could be due to a number of things. Which injection system are you using?
Coils on these seem to break down. Does it feel as though it misses or does the performance just go flat? An ignition misfire at a given frequency seems to be unlikely so look for blocked breathers or loose pipes (Favourite guess. Ensure that the oil filler cap is tight as well.)
Coils on these seem to break down. Does it feel as though it misses or does the performance just go flat? An ignition misfire at a given frequency seems to be unlikely so look for blocked breathers or loose pipes (Favourite guess. Ensure that the oil filler cap is tight as well.)
To add to what Tom has said, another common failing on this engine, when they hesitate and are gutless at a certain RPM range, is a worn out Dizzy.
Has your car got a distributor, or is it the later version with no dizzy and the 4 post coil? (changed 91-92 I think to the later setup). If the later car, could be a coil problem. Also carefully clean the flaps and body inside the airflow meter with carb cleaner.
Has your car got a distributor, or is it the later version with no dizzy and the 4 post coil? (changed 91-92 I think to the later setup). If the later car, could be a coil problem. Also carefully clean the flaps and body inside the airflow meter with carb cleaner.