flat spots

[butch1205]

hi every 1 i have a zs saloon v6 has any1 had any issues with flat spots in 2nd gear ???? help please only had the car 2mth so not that clued up on them yet cheers

[talkingcars]

At what engine speed?
Mk1 or mk2?
Mileage?

[andys1981]

what revs is this happening?

[butch1205]

its a 2002 with 68000 miles its between 2400 and 3500 does not do it all the time just some times ??

[grimmy]

Dying coil pack by the sounds of it to me most likely the rear bank and the one closest to the drivers side wing that one for some reason gets more dampness than the others.

[andys1981]

could be vis issues mate balance one i think,either that or coil packs,am sure somebody will verify,no expert tbh

[butch1205]

me ether lol might have it all to bits over xmas holiday and giv it a good overhaul av got the clutch to look at to because the biting point is is 2ins from the bottom think it needs bleeding cheers

[talkingcars]

Originally Posted by andys1981

could be vis issues mate balance one i think,either that or coil packs,am sure somebody will verify,no expert tbh

wont be the vis at those RPMs.

[talkingcars]

Originally Posted by butch1205

me ether lol might have it all to bits over xmas holiday and giv it a good overhaul av got the clutch to look at to because the biting point is is 2ins from the bottom think it needs bleeding cheers

Is the car still on the original clutch hydraulics?
First thing I'd check is the slave cylinder mounting bracket.

[butch1205]

am not sure i think so its got new pipe coming from the resavour and paper work to say its had a new master and slave fitted to it but i not really looked in to it or had any think apart to look ???