I have a 97 MK3 Golf VR6 and have noticed an alarming rear end skittishness when braking from speed or whilst travelling over bumps at speed (eg on a motorway). Anyone else had this problem? Car has done 65.5K
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Hmmm. From the braking I would suggest getting your brake bias looked at but this does not suggest skittish-ness at speed.
Get your rear shocks and all bushes checked out. Could be rear strut top mounts or other suspension bush - although 5 years is a little early.
Has this car got a history of heavy loads or lowered suspension?
If only everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen.
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On the subject of MK3 VR6s and off on a slight tangent, mine is making a sighing noise or whine when the auto box changes up at around 35mph. The noise reminds me of a slipping fanbelt, but always happens roughly at this speed and accompanies the gear change. It's been suggested that this is just a side effect of stress releasing from the drive shaft as the revs drop, but I'm not sure.
There are no clunks or delays in changing so I don't think anything serious is imminent but I am curious to know if this is cause for concern or not.
It's a late '94 model with only 54k miles.
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Your problem probably is the rear axle bushes which are apparently very prone to failure on the mk3 golf.
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The failure of one side or both sides will cause bth the symtoms you speak of. Regards Peter
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Thanks for the advice - I've still got to get it sorted, want new suspension as well though - any ideas on a decent setup (not fussed about it being adjustable though)?
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I used a weitec suspension on my vr6 , it sits approx 20mm lower and is a super kit. Contact C&R Enterprises in Nottingham.
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excellent, thanks. How was the ride quality though? Have you got bigger wheels? I had a lowered MKII on 17's and the ride around town was a tad harsh, so want to try and aovid that if possible.
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I have got standard 15" BBS alloys. The ride is fine , comfortable but firm.
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I'd go for Bilstein Sport dampers from Euro car parts with some h&r springs. I'd suggest looking at the rear axle bushes too.
Ben
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Your problem probably is the rear axle bushes which are apparently very prone to failure on the mk3 golf.
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If only everything were as reliable as a Volkswagen
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Ian Cook
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I drive an 8 year old Citroen C15D van, and SWMBO uses our "family" car - A Xantia HDi.
We've also run ZX TDs, Pug 306D etc, etc. They're all expected to do a fair mileage to justify their existence.
Ian Cook
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