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Offline *Dickie*

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Engine Noise!!!.....Can Sum1 Help
« on: 01 August 2009, 22:11 »
hello

just went for a ride in my 95 golf gti 16v on a wet night, and started the car like normal but this time im getting a ticking/humming/whistling noise from the engine. does any1 know wot this could be ??

please sum1 help!!!!

Offline VR6-Joe

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Re: Engine Noise!!!.....Can Sum1 Help
« Reply #1 on: 01 August 2009, 22:51 »
It's knackered I'm afraid mate. Give you 150 quid for it?



On a more serious note, can you give a better description of the noise? Have you opened the bonnet to hear where it's coming from? Is it on idle or under acceleration?
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Offline dr.gonzo

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Re: Engine Noise!!!.....Can Sum1 Help
« Reply #2 on: 01 August 2009, 23:25 »
Yeah it's dead mate, I'll give you £160 but only if the tyres are sound!

Offline VR6-Joe

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Re: Engine Noise!!!.....Can Sum1 Help
« Reply #3 on: 02 August 2009, 02:29 »
Yeah it's dead mate, I'll give you £160 but only if the tyres are sound!

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200 quid and a bag of haribo :nerd:
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Offline christomk3gti

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Re: Engine Noise!!!.....Can Sum1 Help
« Reply #4 on: 02 August 2009, 12:15 »
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Have a look under your hood and see where its coming from. could be something catching or something dry. hense abit of grease could help
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Offline DAVEMARX

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Re: Engine Noise!!!.....Can Sum1 Help
« Reply #5 on: 02 August 2009, 19:27 »
sounds like a dead cause i'll give you an 8 valve for it..........

Offline *Dickie*

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Re: Engine Noise!!!.....Can Sum1 Help
« Reply #6 on: 04 August 2009, 09:49 »
just had sum1 out to look at car and its the steering wheel bearing!!!

so i wont be selling my car lol cheers for the offers tho