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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Say bye bye on 20 December 2005, 21:35
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Hi, just wondering if anyone can give me some advice, on cold starts my engine makes a TRRRRRR noise for around 5 seconds, almost like a diesel!!! It ticks over ok(ish) after that but ive been told its a bit noisy.. ive not had it long so im not sure if its the cold weather :-s its done 84900 with up2date history... any suggestions?!
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have you checked if there is enough oil in the engine??
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Mine is a bit louder when it first starts each morning....if you stand outside the car for a while the extra noise fades away fairly suddenly (bit like when you turn the air-con off - compressor sort of noise i suppose) maybe it's something to do with the choke, or maybe i'm talking bollocks!!?? :huh:
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My 1.8T (got with 26k, now got 40k) always sounds noisy when first started. Id say it sounds pretty knackered for a couple of minutes but then it goes much quiter and smoother........hope that sounds technical enough, havent posted on here for about 147 years!!!!
J
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my 1.8t sounds a bit rough in the mornings ive had the bonnet up a few times but im not to sure whats up ive have a dodgy noise coming from a black plastic box next to the coolant bottle i think its somethin to do with a charcoal cannister if that makes sense it sounds fine when its warm though
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Engine oil level is fine...it was last serviced at 83000, but i dont know what kinda oil is in there :-s... thinking about draining the oil and replacing it with castrol magnetic or something..
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any more suggestions welcome!! :tongue:
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when i start mine it just purrs :wink:
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Mine sometimes sounds a touch grumpy for 10 secs on a cold start up (a slight grating?) , but from then on always fine. Only hear it if I put my ear to the bonnett.
When you actually get out of your car and lift up the bonnet to listen, its easy to get paranoid as everything is noisier / less smooth.
Assuming the car is running well (not overheating), has enough oil and water then I can't see the point in worrying. I can't imagine changing oil will make the slightest difference - assuming it is of half decent quality.
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Hi all. My 2003 1.8T GTi makes exactly the same noise for about a second on a cold start (TRRRRRR is spot on to describe it). I've been searching other forums and been told it could be starter motor or cam belt tensioner. Also heard that it is extremely common on Mk5 Golfs (anyone??) and nothing to worry about. It certainly doesn't sound normal to me. Is worse the colder the morning is, or if the car has been left a day or 2.
Anyone else get this / any more theories??
Cheers
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mines the same as everyone elses apart from gazB! :huh:
but ive still got a 2 year parts n labour warranty and mines only done 31k... so im gonna take it in and get it looked at when i get a chance!
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Just an update to this one, ive changed the cam belt, tensioner and water pump and the noise has gone down SLIGHTLY!! not as loud as before. Now the bloody MAF sensor is F**KED :sad:.. if its not one thing its another!! I'd be interested to know what the dealers say if you get a chance for them to have a look, keep us posted :wink:
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Think I'll get mine looked at aswell. This one's only done 20K. From my experience of VW dealers I'm not holding out much hope. Only had the car 4 months.
Anyone else had any joy with fixing this 'problem?'
On the subject of noise, who can direct me towards a juicy cabin rattle thread.....? (rattles behind centre console and dash. How annoying are they.....Can they ever be fixed?