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Re: The stick
You shouldn't have your hand on the shifter while driving, it isn't so good for the
tranny. A lot of movement or rocking motions of the stick would indicate a problem
with the engine mounts, but unless the car is vibrating badly from the motor you
are probably just looking to fix something (that isn't broken).
Khan M. Klatt wrote:
> At 3:12 PM -0400 9/16/98, Talitmon@aol.com wrote:
> >Hey everyone,
> >
> >Has anyone experienced this with their GLX?
> >
> >1) When you release the clutch in first gear, the gear lever moves back and
> >forth. The faster you accelerate the faster it moves. When you place your
> >hand on it you can feel the force of the stick still move, but when placed in
> >the next gear it stops doing it. Is this normal, or is it just my car. The
> >dealer said that it was normal (their usual answer) They said that it was due
> >to the torque groove that 1st gear falls into, and that is why it moves like
> >that....hhhhhmmmmmm I don't know if I can believe that!
> >
> >2) Now that my car is approaching 20k it still moves, but when I place my hand
> >over it it stops, and I don't feel the force moving it anymore.
>
> I have the same experience-- that is resting your hand lightly on the stick
> while in first, you can feel the stick vibrate, especially when you apply
> and then remove acceleration.
>
> -Khan
>
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> Khan Klatt
> 1997 VW Jetta GLX, Emerald Green
> --> Biber Beige Leather --> All-weather Package
> --> Bilstein HD Shocks & Struts --> Neuspeed SofSport Springs
> --> Mintex Redbox Brake Pads --> K&N Air Filter
> --> Clarion CD Changer (Trunk-mounted) --> Locking Gas Door
> --> Velcro-mounted CD Storage in Trunk --> AirCondition Mod
>
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