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Offline chunk89

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Im new
« on: 24 May 2011, 18:07 »
Hi,

Im new picked up my first golf last nite, its a 3door GT TDI the 115bhp version, but after driving it it pulls stupidly quick, its got 115k miles few minor body work issues nothing to major, and for some reason a really annoying squeek behind the drivers rear door card and i wil have to strip it down and see what it is unless anyone can shed any light on it?
let me know what you think

thanks

si


Offline Gareth F

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Re: Im new
« Reply #1 on: 25 May 2011, 01:03 »
Pulls hard = Welcome to dirty torque power  :laugh:

Squeak = No idea, spent 4 weeks trying to find my drivers door card squeak/creak... greased door hinge and it stopped  :huh:

Oh and welcome
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Offline postie

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Re: Im new
« Reply #2 on: 25 May 2011, 07:11 »
hi and welcome si to the dark side  :laugh: 
2001 130 tdi.

Offline lemski

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Re: Im new
« Reply #3 on: 25 May 2011, 07:31 »
Welcome along

Offline scarr89

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Re: Im new
« Reply #4 on: 25 May 2011, 10:13 »
Sweet as mate. What size rims are they and what are those 'type' of alloys called, I need them in my life...

Offline Rhyso

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Re: Im new
« Reply #5 on: 25 May 2011, 10:14 »
Looks like the old style RS4's; think they are 17's

Offline Kerrse

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Re: Im new
« Reply #6 on: 25 May 2011, 13:03 »
Squeaks are just part of owning an older car, louder stereo works  :grin:

Offline Wayne

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Re: Im new
« Reply #7 on: 26 May 2011, 13:34 »
Hi and welcome, maybe it has been remapped.

Offline chunk89

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Re: Im new
« Reply #8 on: 26 May 2011, 17:16 »
Thanks guys, so whats the best site to buy golf part form then? also got an abs light on, dunno if this is a common fault? but basically what tbe best way go about fixing this?

Offline AlanD

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Re: Im new
« Reply #9 on: 26 May 2011, 17:49 »
Welcome to the forum mate :)