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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: GJSEB79 on 26 March 2013, 20:05
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as above guys just bought my first mk5 golf gti dsg in laser blue just got home and checked it all over again an there seems to be a goo on fill cap and the little chamber part below is this head gasket or is this going to be condensation as the people say they have only done like 3 mile short journeys in it has only done 50k surely cant be head gasket
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What colour is the coolant? A nice pink (or blue!) Or a dirty colour? If it looks clean I'd assume condensation as the previous owner says they only did short trips...... Give it a motorway blast and when its cooled down re- check for the 'Mayo'.
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a up mate coolant is a nice pink colour checked that mate the mayo looking stuff is like a yellow stroke green colour
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How about the dipstick, any goo on that?
When was the last oil/filter change? If it was a good while ago then perhaps a good idea to get it done.
I'd still assume condensation first tho.
Give it a good run :cool:
Did you buy it privately or a dealer?
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I have also noticed like a loud ticking noise like there are tappet noise but louder when warm
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I have also noticed like a loud ticking noise like there are tappet noise but louder when warm
Could that be something to do with a faulty gnition coil pack?? Or carbon canister?? :undecided:
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I had the same when I bought mine bud, took it on a decent drive down the motorway (like 30/40mins at 70mph) and it all cleared up.
And with regards to the tapping, these direct injection engines are super tappy to begin with, if you are genuinely worried pop down to your nearest vw garage, they won't charge just to listen to your engine :)
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as above guys just bought my first mk5 golf gti dsg in laser blue just got home and checked it all over again an there seems to be a goo on fill cap and the little chamber part below is this head gasket or is this going to be condensation as the people say they have only done like 3 mile short journeys in it has only done 50k surely cant be head gasket
TFSI Head Gaskets are not known as a weak point - I would also suggest that this is just condensation. Mine suffers from this in cold weather.
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I have also noticed like a loud ticking noise like there are tappet noise but louder when warm
Most likely the injectors:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg1lhTlSZwE
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Thanks for information guys as for the sound it sounds more like a knocking
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Thanks for information guys as for the sound it sounds more like a knocking
mine sounded like a diesel when warm :laugh: heard it was something to do with the hpfp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWhyGUmxLJ0
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a up Barry been told it some sort off manifold flap or something it still got few months warranty left would this be covered you reckon
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sounds like mine at start off video
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a up Barry been told it some sort off manifold flap or something it still got few months warranty left would this be covered you reckon
if its under warranty see what that cover it might even be worth getting it inspected by vw :smiley:
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this knocking is doing my head in now can't seem to get to bottom off it it disappear when you put your throttle down
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is it only on idle it makes this noise :smiley:
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If your engine is the AXX engine code, then it could be cam chain.
Notorious for being nosey. As said, the moisture in the oil will go with a decent run down the motorway.i would recommend an oil and filter change as by the sounds of it , it needs a fresh refill.
Pop down the dealer and get them to double check it. Oil change will also quieten up the engine a little too.
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a up barry yeah just when on idle when warm when cold cant hear it sounds sweet as a nut in fact it sounds very nice but as soon as it reaches temp it gets load but disapears when you bleep throttle
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a up barry yeah just when on idle when warm when cold cant hear it sounds sweet as a nut in fact it sounds very nice but as soon as it reaches temp it gets load but disapears when you bleep throttle
mine done this too mate :smiley: still drove ok was told they all sound like this but done near 2k before i sold it an my mate still drives it hard everyday :smiley:
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this was just going to be my next question will it be ok to still drive it runs and drives perfect bar the knocking i think it is cam chain on it going to try and get it done under warranty if possible love the car so smooth and beautiful
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this was just going to be my next question will it be ok to still drive it runs and drives perfect bar the knocking i think it is cam chain on it going to try and get it done under warranty if possible love the car so smooth and beautiful
they are known for the cam chain to rattle as some1 already said if it was a private sale cant see ir being done under warranty :sad: mine also had the coil-packs done free of charge from the dealers just after i bought it an had some warranty work done on the paint
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it was private sale but have had warranty changed to my name which cost me 25 quid but may be well worth it if i can get chain done on it how would i no if the coil packs have been done was yours done on recall or did you just get them done cheers gordon
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it was private sale but have had warranty changed to my name which cost me 25 quid but may be well worth it if i can get chain done on it how would i no if the coil packs have been done was yours done on recall or did you just get them done cheers gordon
my coil packs were done under recall just call vw give them your reg an if you can get them to check it you can show the warranty company the paperwork from vw :smiley: an go over your car looking for any signs of rust as i had new wings done free of charge too :smiley:
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oh this is good news barry cheers mate the car body work is imaculate mate not blemish on it
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oh this is good news barry cheers mate the car body work is imaculate mate not blemish on it
get them to check it anyway makes any future claim a piss case :smiley: