Hi Trevor, it is a 2003 V Golf Mk4 2.8ltr v6 manual with manual gear box that is a petrol engine which has had a LPG converson, it has done 57000miles
I hope this helps.
cheers,
David (dwj6161)
Hi David
If the engine temperature is steady, and has not overheated, then I would look at the transmission, as this is only happening under load.
I would start by checking the quality of the oil, when it gets old, or hot, it does make a pungent rubbery smell.
The problem you have is that you have the 4x4 golf, which is a great car, but the X XXXXX XXXXX is a 60/40 split with a viscouse drive, and this is where the heat is being developed, and spread through the rest of the gearbox.
I would recommend renewing the oil to start with, with a synthetic type oil rather than a mineral oil, this will stand the heat a lot better.
Hope this helps
Regards
Trev
UK Car Mechanic
NVQ 3, Modern Apprenticeship, MOT Tester, 14 years experience working on all makes and models
Thanks Trevor, I had the Haldex oil changed at the last service, I will look to getting the gear box oil changed to see if this resolves the problem.
David (dwj6161).