Re: [tech] weird shuddering/chattering vibration

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Adam Lefevre wrote:
> 
> I have this weird vibration when going through the gears in my 8v 'rocco.
> This is what happens:
> 
> When driving, I push the clutch in, shift into a gear, let the clutch out
> and I get "the vibration."  It happens in all gears but usually in 4th and
> 5th. If I push the clutch in and rev the engine, I get the vibration when
> the engine RPMs go from 3000 to 2000. It also does it when the car is in
> neutral. Today after work I got the vibration sitting in the parking lot
> right after I started the car, before I even moved and it was at idle. I
> tried to shift without using the clutch and I did not get the vib.
> 
> I'm lost and I need my baby to last about 2 more months until I my beetle is
> back on the road. Then it's complete overhaul and painting time for the
> scirocco.
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
> 
> TIA
> Adam
> 86 8v
> 

Adam, You remember my recent post on checking your clutch cable? Still
have it?

Sound like the clutch is slipping, may be worn to the point of no return
but it's worth verifying if the cable is not letting it 'hook up' properly.

hth,
TBerk

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