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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ENGWootton on 05 June 2012, 21:37

Title: Need some Help?!
Post by: ENGWootton on 05 June 2012, 21:37
Hi, I'm kind of new here some just need some support to start myself up.



I am looking to buy a GOLF GTI 1.8 TURBO, 20V, 2002 (52 Plate) however I went to view it and there was a strange noise upon start-up, when the car was cold. To me it sounded like it wasn't the engine, or turbo and was neither the timing belt however it sounded as if it was coming from between the gap between the engine and the timing belt, or from underneath the engine, it was a bit strange, but only lasted no more then 15 seconds and then went. If you asked me to describe it, I can't really describe the sound which I know doesn't help at all, but was just wondering whether it was a common problem.



If anyone could help and get back to me ASAP, I would appreciate it. Thanks Ben
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: cullygti on 05 June 2012, 22:02
noisy starter motor maybe which is common problem
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: ENGWootton on 05 June 2012, 22:05
how about secondary air pump? expensive to fix?
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: Wayne on 05 June 2012, 22:17
how about secondary air pump? expensive to fix?

Nope they tend to be noisy for the first 30secs (they switch off then), mine is and I just live with it.
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: JimBR on 05 June 2012, 22:21
You can get a forge blank for £20 and remove it  :wink:
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: ENGWootton on 05 June 2012, 22:25
That's what I am assuming the noise is, just a bit sceptical on the noise because Turbo's are generally quiet. Haven't bought it yet, but if it doesn't cost too much, may just gamble and see what happens.

Cheers lads.
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: barrym381 on 05 June 2012, 22:28
is it worth a gamble if there is plenty of other cars out there  :smiley:
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: ENGWootton on 05 June 2012, 22:32
Well I want a specific specification etc... and just being really picky. However what I want rarely comes about and if it does, it goes instantly.

Unless you know someone selling a GOLF GTI Turbo (20V), Black, 3 Door, No mahogany interior, or Red or Blue Seats?

Now tell me I'm not picky.
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: Toby on 05 June 2012, 22:40
mahogany is eaiseally changed.... and the grey seats are defo the better of red and blue..  :sick:
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: barrym381 on 05 June 2012, 22:46
Well I want a specific specification etc... and just being really picky. However what I want rarely comes about and if it does, it goes instantly.

Unless you know someone selling a GOLF GTI Turbo (20V), Black, 3 Door, No mahogany interior, or Red or Blue Seats?

Now tell me I'm not picky.
there you go wasnt to hard to find  :grin: :grin: :grin:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3864334.htm
or an r32 rep  :grin:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3946374.htm
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: cullygti on 06 June 2012, 00:06
liking the r32 rep and them wheels i dont like them but do at the same time  :grin:
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: barrym381 on 06 June 2012, 00:27
liking the r32 rep and them wheels i dont like them but do at the same time  :grin:
make up your mind  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: stfc_gti on 06 June 2012, 11:45
how about secondary air pump? expensive to fix?

Nope they tend to be noisy for the first 30secs (they switch off then), mine is and I just live with it.
same here.
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: jockgti on 06 June 2012, 11:58
secondary air pump can be repaired or removed,i've removed mine and all hoses and stuff that go with it,or you can remove pump drill out old aluminium rivet things and replace with screws and then put it back on
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: ENGWootton on 06 June 2012, 18:47
@Jockgti. Just wondering whether either are expensive or hard to fix?

Regards.
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: jockgti on 06 June 2012, 19:13
i did both and i'm useless at working on cars so no,and to remove the pump costs 20 quid for a blanking plate or to remove and fix costs the price of 8 or 10 screws and bolts,fiver at most,if you remove the pump it does throw up an error code for improper flow which you can ignore or get mapped out
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: JimBR on 06 June 2012, 21:20
If your completely useless with cars just pull the connector out the pump  :grin:

You'll eventually want it mapped so they can map the code out then  :wink:
Title: Re: Need some Help?!
Post by: monty9120 on 07 June 2012, 09:41
secondary air pump can be repaired or removed,i've removed mine and all hoses and stuff that go with it,or you can remove pump drill out old aluminium rivet things and replace with screws and then put it back on

i wondered what that noise was haha