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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: kt_gti on 23 November 2006, 14:21

Title: HELP for newbie
Post by: kt_gti on 23 November 2006, 14:21

Hi

I have my Golf GTI for about 1 week now and it's a lovely car but i have just noticed a few problems that annoying me......... The car makes a funny noise when reversing think it might be something to do with the power steering it makes a simular noise when slowing down in second to stop. Then last night was turning right on a sharpish corner and it was raining and the car started to turn then the steering went all heavy almost unmovable!!!! Also what kind of oil would be best to put in???????

Any help would be much appreciated  :huh:

Title: Re: HELP for newbie
Post by: Len on 23 November 2006, 14:30

Nothing like repeating yourself!

What ya doing? Trying to get up to 10 posts so you can send PM's?

Title: Re: HELP for newbie
Post by: kt_gti on 23 November 2006, 14:52

computer crashed and didnt think it had worked so wrote it again!!!!! opppppps! :smiley:

Title: Re: HELP for newbie
Post by: gtitdi on 23 November 2006, 22:33

someone correct me if im wrong but the noises you describe are normal. most cars make a whining noise when reversing and my golf makes the same type of noise when slowing down in second - its just the engine braking.

Title: Re: HELP for newbie
Post by: vwagain on 24 November 2006, 00:40

The steering issue is the power steering belt slipping. Mine does the same. I have tightened the belt but it still does it now and again. It should have a guard below it that is missing on mine.

The best oil is synta silver semi synthetic bought from either the dealer or GSF. This is VW's own brand oil.


Stu

Title: Re: HELP for newbie
Post by: kt_gti on 24 November 2006, 09:16

Thanks for your help guys much appreciated  :wink: