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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Rmachines on 18 August 2006, 20:59

Title: Engine problems
Post by: Rmachines on 18 August 2006, 20:59

Hi every one, I'm new to the forum, I have had a MK3 1.4 for a while and have just got my self a GTI to do up.

However, my 1.4 has a knocking from the bottom end, gets louder on acceleration, Now i guess this is the Main Crank bearng??  I cant afford to have that fixed AND do my GTI!!  I need to keep the 1.4 for a bit as well as a backup! Do you think its going to be OK? 

I know this is a forum for the GTIs and no doubt this will soon be a second home for me, but any help would be muchly appreciated!!

Also has any one ever had one changed.. and what sort of price?

Hope some one can help  :cry:

Regards, Ross.

Title: Re: Engine problems
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 18 August 2006, 21:51

Knocking under acceleration will be big end bearings. You will need to get it rebuilt, or a new lump put in.

Title: Re: Engine problems
Post by: Rmachines on 18 August 2006, 23:32

I thought the Main Bearing knocked under load and the big ends quietnd under load? i could be wrong lol

Do you think its a job that can be done with a haynes manual and allot of patients?
Or. any idea how many hours in a garage?

Cheers, Ross