Re: Basic but imp. gear changing question

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Vikram Mittal say:
> 
> Hi, I have a what is really basic but important 
> to me question.
> 
> This is regarding the 1988 Audi 80 that I just
> bought. It has a 5 speed tranny. When I change 
> between gears, the engine holds it's rpm for
> maybe 3 seconds before dropping.
> 
> For example, I am in first gear and go till 3500rpm
> and then depress the clutch to shift to second. Well
> the engine stays at around 3200 rpm for at least
> 3 seconds before dropping rpm. If I change, while
> it is high the car gives a strong jerk or two. If I
> wait for the rpm to fall, the car slows down and the 
> guy behind me get's pissed off.
> 
> IS this normal behaviour ?? As I can get this possibly
> repaired for free on Tue/Wed, I would really appreciate
> any help on this matter. TIA.

It may be a long shot, but this sounds like what I went
through when my dashpot spring corroded a little and was
removed. When I shift into neutral and let off the gas,
the RPM drops a little, hovers for a second or two,
then drops to idle.

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