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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: jonesltd on 23 May 2022, 09:14
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Hi
I haven’t been on here for time but now I’m back. I have got a mk7 R and its lush 2016 but I have a few questions/worries:
Its had a remap done before I owned it and seems luggish in Normal/Drive mode (Normal on radio and D on dash) when I am in 5th gear and not bombing its really sounds like it is chocking but use the flappies and knock it down to 4th and its fine again? However if I leave car on normal and change the dash to S it cures it? Which I don’t mind as it sounds louder but does it murder more fuel?
The exhaust almost sounds like something is rattling (when it isn’t moving or when I pull away in first gear to second then it sort of goes away that or I cant hear it due to how loud the car is naturally) like a coin when you have the must really loud in the doorwell? I have looked and the passenger rear side the exhaust tip to the right is the one playing up most or sound is coming from there? Ive attached a picture to show which one I mean as rubbish at explaining as you can tell!
Looked at the engine today and I swear I have a rubber cambelt not a chain? My reg is vk16dka and its done 54000 miles so slightly concerned.
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That's not a standard exhaust so perhaps it has been fitted badly and is rattling on the bodywork. Why not get it checked over by a garage? Could be as simple as a bracket needing adjustment.
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Thought the last belt on a 2L was 2013
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I'll take a picture when I'm on lunch and see if its me being a tit
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Thought the last belt on a 2L was 2013
Definitely a chain. Google (so it must be right!..) says 2009 was the change from belt to chain.
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It definitely has a cam chain, not a belt. I assume thats the serpentine belt you are looking at.
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OMG I didn’t Realise how dirty the engine bay is!!!
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That's the serpentine (fan) belt, the timing chain is housed under the cam covers nexty to your yellow dipstick
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:laugh: :laugh: I so knew that!!! I am so used to having a cambelt and now have extra money to use now as I saved - what a t**t I am!
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Yeah can belt doesn’t go round the alternator 😉
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Just saw a belt and assumed cam belt 😂
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Keep some cash handy for the waterpump/thermostat housing which leak, unless there is history of it having been replaced recently.
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full service history from dealership but doesn't mention about pumps
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Very common problem, I have just had my third one as it was leaking yet again. Luckily it is the only known major issue with the 7 and 7.5. Don't use a dealer unless it is warranty when yours needs doing as they are next to useless and expensive. Find a good independent garage, luckily the local one to me knows his stuff.
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I think the chain does have to be replaced though - at 60k miles or 5 years rings a bell?
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I think the chain does have to be replaced though - at 60k miles or 5 years rings a bell?
Well it shouldn’t ring a bell as there is no set interval for chain replacement. Regular oil changes will keep your chain going well with no issue to double that mileage. There is an inspection chamber down low on the chain cover where you can check the tensioner.