Newbie Questions (long)

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

As with all old mechanisms, your recently-acquired Scirocco will respond to
a thorough cleaning and lubing.  It  will work wonders.

Second, as you replace worn/broken pieces, the car will gradually return to
as-new smoothness.  Yes, start with the motormounts (ALL of them!)

Larry  sandiego16V

> Well I got my $800 eBay 16V on the road thanks to a lister that sold me an
> agb tranny for a great price and now a few more issues have popped up.
When
> the car idles (around 800 RPM) the dash and steering wheel shake like
hell.
> If you blip the throttle and take it just off idle it calms down.  When I
> pulled the tranny I noticed that the rubber insert is the font mount was
> cracked but I didn't have a replacement so I had to put it back in.  Is
this
> the source of my vibration?
>
> Another thing that is weird is sometimes the clutch pedal doesn't come
back
> up (new clutch and flywheel).  It will move enough to engage the clutch
but
> you have to pull the pedal up with your foot.  The car is an 87 and
appears
> to have the self adjusting cable.  Does it need to be replaced or should I
> just try to lube it.
>
> This morning when I was in the car the throttle stuck while I was in 5th
> gear.  I pulled over and moved the linkage back with my hand and it felt
> stiff and gummy.  I know there was a thread about cleaning something with
> carb cleaner for a better idle, is this the part I need to go after?  Any
> other tips while I am in there?  Thanks.
> Patrick
>
>
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