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1991 VW Jetta Vibrating Loudly at Idle: Troubleshooting Tips Needed

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Hello all,
I am new here and most def new to VW... just got a 91 jetta and the vehicle is vibrating like crazy. very loud, mostly just in idle. I am wondering is it just because i'ts an older model or what should i be looking for in order to make it more quiet and not vibrate so much....
thanks for any help you can provide.
 
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If it only vibrates like mad at idle, try raising the idle a touch.
Is it loud all the time? What kind of noise is it making?
 
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Re: (G60 Carat)

Thanks for the reply, better description:
with the vehicle at a stop in drive, it's the worst, bad vibration. the steering wheel shakes as well as really the whole inside. I am thinking it's motor mounts and exhaust. Since i am new to the VW Jetta, i am going to need to get a DIY book. Any good ones besides that chiltons and haynes?
Thanks for you all's help.




Modified by FurRelKT at 10:26 AM 1-2-2009
 
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Re: FV-QR (dubraycer36)

Check motor mounts. (gotta check)
Check and adjust(if ness.) ign. timing. (gotta check)
Check and adjust(if ness.) idle. (gotta check)
Check and replace(if ness.) all vac. lines. (gotta check)
Check and replace(if ness.) all exaust system components (gotta check)
Buy a Bentley. (that is my other car don't you know....)
Bentley s the manual (will have to get)
Buy some bandaids. (got em)
Buy some zipties (got em)
Buy a VW special tool #1378. (aka. sledgehammer) (got it)
Buy some beer. (a MUST)
Oh, and swap out the auto tranny for a 5 speed ASAP. (true but not likely...can you buy the tranny for me?)

I will check those items! :) Thanks for some insight.




Modified by FurRelKT at 11:33 AM 1-2-2009
 
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Re: FV-QR (steveo27)

You are right all, it's the motor mounts. the engine is shaking really bad. I will change them and then see how it sounds after that.
Should i just order them from a local parts shop or get them online somewhere cheaper? Thanks for the help!!
 
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Re: FV-QR (PDXGTI8V 2.0)

Quote, originally posted by PDXGTI8V 2.0 »

again, as stated 243875294 times here in MKII land....you need to invest in a Bentley manual ASAP...read it...enjoy


I ordered it today.
 
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