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Hey Sean.  I have a 2001 volkswagen gti and recently installed a turbo kit.  Since then, I have been feeling a chatter or clicking in the pedals under 1100 rpm's.  Could this be due to the bigger injectors and gapped plugs? Or is there something else I should focus on?

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When upgrading or changing from factory its possible for your engine to do different things.I would check everything is tight as it sounds like there may be something loose.Did you upgrade the intake and throttle body?I am not sure what the turbo kit consists of so let me know exactly what you fitted.If the car is running ok and not overheating or spluttering then it may be due to the increase of the fuel/injection system.More power input and i would also look at your motor mounts.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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