volkswagen tiguan - 2013, 20k miles. - gears smooth when engine off, notchy/rough when on

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Sun 24 Jul 2016 11:21
volkswagen tiguan - 2013, 20k miles. - gears smooth when engine off, notchy/rough when on - AP16
Hi all,

Recently had the gearbox removed, re-furbed and refitted to our Tiguan due to a previous problem with a hole in the casing causing oil to spew everywhere and impossibility in changing gear.

Just got it back and though everything feels better again, I can't help but notice I can now feel some engine pulse through the clutch pedal - and changing gears just isn't as smooth as it was. More noticeable is that the gear change is totally seamless when the engine is switched off, but becomes a bit tougher and more 'notchy' when switched on?

Any help greatly appreciated!

Andy

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Sun 24 Jul 2016 12:02
volkswagen tiguan - 2013, 20k miles. - gears smooth when engine off, notchy/rough when on - Peter D

Wrong viscosity oil or the clutch is dragging. Regards Peter

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