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Title: car wont start
Post by: chrisgtianni on 12 August 2009, 17:51

hi just joined  :smiley:

i purchased a anniversary gti (mk3) last week and as i was cleaning it today i thought i should check all the levels. i checked the screenwash and put some water in and the radiator fluid was a bit low so i put some deionised water in (thats right isnt it?) and then i checked the water dipstick it was black  :shocked:

so i thought i would change it i eventually found out you changed it by undoing the nut at the bottom of the engine and i drained it all out it was so filthy!  :shocked:

so i filled it up with water and some antifreeze and went to take it for a drive. it started making funny grinding noises and then stopped. im going to phone a mechanic tomorrow and ask him to take a look but i want the car later any ideas? thanks chris

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 12 August 2009, 17:58

You what?  :huh:

You do know the dipstick is for the oil right and not the "water"?

There is no such thing as seperate radiator fluid and water, they are the same thing.

Mate, you've just f*cked your engine up, without proper lubrication it ceases.

The fluid you drained was oil, and was black because it was probably due a change.

Hope you've got money for a new engine.

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: chrisgtianni on 12 August 2009, 18:04

oh sh!t

are you sure?

im talking about a little orange ring i pulled up and was black come to think of it it smelt a bit oily but i thought it just happens over time

are you sure its not the headgasket starting to go and mixing into the water?

i took out a nut on a metal ridged thing at the very bottom of the engine.

 :sad:

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: gtigolfthree on 12 August 2009, 18:43

This is a joke right!!! Tell me its a joke. Where did you put the water when you filled up?

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: chrisgtianni on 12 August 2009, 19:09

there is a cap near the (spark plug leads?) and it has a picture of a jug with a drop of water

please dont tell me ive f**ked it up ive just booked it to get lowered!  :cry:

please

how do i fix it if i have f**ked it up?

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: jonnyb on 12 August 2009, 19:11

Bye bye engine!

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: axewielder on 12 August 2009, 19:11

doubt you can without total rebuild or just stop joking if this is a joke, sorry if its not, just made me laugh

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: opel on 12 August 2009, 19:12

you are joking aint you it obvious it oil

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: gtigolfthree on 12 August 2009, 19:15

Time for a 16v but get someone else to fit it, how did you find out about the sump plug just luck? :evil:

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: AlanD on 12 August 2009, 19:23

lol @ you guys who actually think this guy is for real :D :D

Good work fella ;)

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: chrisgtianni on 12 August 2009, 19:37

i found it by following the dipstick tube and there was a bit of black liquid around it

its not a joke

ill try and get some pics i really hope it wasnt oil  :cry:

how much will an engine cost and how hard is it to change?

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: AlanD on 12 August 2009, 19:42

Nah its cool, you put it in the right place. Piece of piss to change, you you shouldn't need to, engine will be fine.

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: chrisgtianni on 12 August 2009, 19:44

oh ok... wonder why it wont start then?

could it be the immobilizer?

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: AlanD on 12 August 2009, 19:47

Yeah, try cutting the red and blue wire and see if its starts after.

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 12 August 2009, 19:48

what red and blue wire?

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: Adam on 12 August 2009, 19:51

Replace the flux-capasitor and you will be fine.

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: AlanD on 12 August 2009, 19:52

Oh yeah ! My bad, try that first, should be up and running in no time.

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: gtigolfthree on 12 August 2009, 19:59

It will need a new sky hook as well

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 12 August 2009, 20:14

what are you on about?

is there anything i should take photos of while im out there?

me and my brother towed it home

help!

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: gtigolfthree on 12 August 2009, 20:20

Yes theres meant to be a meteor shower tonight

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: topher on 12 August 2009, 20:24

Quote from: Matty-MK3 on 12 August 2009, 20:14

what are you on about?

is there anything i should take photos of while im out there?

me and my brother towed it home

help!

make sure you're logged in on the right account before you continue the windup :wink:

fail :tongue:

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 12 August 2009, 20:26

Bollocks.

How the flip did I miss that?  :grin:

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: AlanD on 12 August 2009, 20:54

Tw@t !!!! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: Mikester on 12 August 2009, 21:19

Now go buy a ford and gtfo haha

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: Wayne on 12 August 2009, 21:30

 :laugh:

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: jeynesey on 12 August 2009, 22:07

Quote from: GTiAdam on 12 August 2009, 19:51

Replace the flux-capasitor and you will be fine.

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: stealthwolf on 12 August 2009, 22:43

This is a copy of a thread from another website that was posted many months ago.

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: mumbles on 13 August 2009, 22:02

hahahahahahahaha!!!! good times!!! hahahahaha!!!! totally had me going for a minute there... i'm sure somebody is stupid enough to have done it.  :grin:

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: Adam on 13 August 2009, 23:55

A mate of mine did this.....silly girl.

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 14 August 2009, 19:32

Can anyone tell me how to fill my tyres with water, i want an amphibious vehicle and have heard this is waht you do to float?

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: petrolh34d on 17 August 2009, 13:07

OMG, man this thread is hilarious.

Well done lol

Title: Re: car wont start
Post by: dan_apps on 17 August 2009, 13:58

Quote from: topher on 12 August 2009, 20:24

Quote from: Matty-MK3 on 12 August 2009, 20:14

what are you on about?

is there anything i should take photos of while im out there?

me and my brother towed it home

help!

make sure you're logged in on the right account before you continue the windup :wink:

fail :tongue:

ha ha and it was all going so well!