I tried to research but didn't find anything specific to my engine, so if u have any ideas plz share.
While accelerating in 4th 5th gear with 80-90+ km/h the car shakes badly (sideways - left right). Shaking is coming from engine area. Whole car shakes, console etc. When u stop accelerating and keep steady speed its all good. 6th gear with sloooow acceleration is good too. City driving 1-3 gear is fine.
P.s not wheels..... (duh...)
P.p.s mechanic says I need to replace engine mounts but I think its more than that since I would feel broken engine mounts on 1-3rd gear.
only problem is that they are pretty expensive but that's the world of VW's Hell I only have 81,000 on my car and my Transmission side mount is due for a change. I see these little piles of rubber layin on top of the tranny and mount area so yea I'm due too.
Wouldn't I feel anything at 1-3 gears? Seems strange to me that mount problem only comes up after 80km/h on 4th and 5th gear. And just to specify ur talking about engine mounts right?
Well thanks a lot. That really does help and I hope its the issue. Because I way thinking that its engine or some more complicated stuff. In any case plz let me know if u or anyone else got any other ideas as per what can it be if those mounts will not solve the problem. Do I need to change them all together? Or only the broken ones. Thanks again
Check your inner CV joints, passenger side especially.
I had one of mine start to go and it created a similar sensation, and has been known to happen even on unmodified engines, although it seems more prone to the 5 speed variations.
a bad / dying CV may be it too..... doesn't hurt to check.
but - nao don't grab OEM again.... you're just paying a markup for a VW stamp. If you have to grab new mount(s):
go with 034 Motorsport's motor mount set for VR6.... you can choose how stiff you want it (street / track), and ALL mounts are included for $325. If one mount is bad.... it stands to reason the others will follow suit shortly.
surprised nobody has mentioned the dual mass flywheel yet. These can and will cause all kinds of weird vibrations and shaking when they go bad. It is strange it only happens at higher gears though...
I'm having the same issue with my 04 GTI and would really love to hear the conclusion to this old thread.
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