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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Golf mk3 how to guides + info => Topic started by: rossgti on 05 December 2009, 20:12
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I'm the proud owner of a mkv gti so when my stepson was ready for a car we couldn't resist a tidy 96 CLI 1700cc, it is 'minty', less than 100,000kms. However a few days into it we needed a bit of work such as a new engine mount and gasket. It seems to be running well and mechanic did not see any other issues. This morning I started it and a big poof of smoke came out so not sure what to make of that. It is parked on quite a steep slope so maybe that had something to do with it? I'm not clued up on engines. Hopefully it is not indicating a wider problem :undecided:
Would love to hear from anyone with a CLI so I can find out the quirks.. Thanks!
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Smoke on starting usually points at valve stem seals.
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cool, might take it in for a look. I noticed subsequent starts and running today have been fine. I did hear some engine clattering at times going up hills which is also valve related maybe? thanks
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I would doubt it - if the pistons are slapping the valves, it wouldn't last long. But it does make me wonder what type of clattering, if its something trivial like a loose exhaust heat shield or exhaust knock - your fine, but if its knocking under load, it could well be big-end bearings.
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yeah i think it might be the exhaust clattering.. took it for a spin and she runs great but every now and then gets a bit of clatter for a couple seconds. I have some steep hills here and up hill 3k rpm no clatter or anything. Another thing I noticed was the shift lever (it's an auto) it is sitting on "N" but it's actually in "D", so it's like the lever is misaligned..