MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: TaylorGTi on April 17, 2015, 06:23:02 pm

Title: Knock when changing gear on full throttle
Post by: TaylorGTi on April 17, 2015, 06:23:02 pm

When going from 2nd to 3rd when driving hard I'm getting a knock, Iv just had my stage 2+ map so am assuming with more torque the mounts arnt up to the job which is causing something to move but how shall I go about diagnosing what needs updating. Any help would be appreciated!

Title: Re: Knock when changing gear on full throttle
Post by: AJP on April 17, 2015, 06:30:43 pm

It's possibly an engine mount that's causing it rather than anything suspension related.

I'm not sure how you would effectively nail down the exact culprit, but uprating engine mounts is a worthwhile job in itself when you're tuned, so maybe it's worth the investment knowing there's a good chance you'll cure it.

Sometimes it's a case of replacing mounts and bushes starting at the cheapest, and sometimes that gives you an excuse to upgrade.

Best of luck.

Title: Re: Knock when changing gear on full throttle
Post by: TaylorGTi on April 17, 2015, 06:37:48 pm

Yeah im thinking that aswell as dog mount insert. Am I right in thinking that will reduce engine movement under load?