odd sounds (RE: manual post)

[SteveS]

as my previous, my car went in and they replaced a few bits, but its not helped, it seemed to for awhile...

when changing down usually, like at the end of a road when your in 3rd say and then drop into second, lift the clutch it seems to clonk.. like it engages then re-engages..
also if im in 3rd say and push the gas then lift off the pedal as the engine slows it makes the sound again like its lose/clonk/re-engaging...

any ideas? i think TT had one, but not seen him around for awhile?

[topher]

What bits did they change? From your description its making noises when the engine would be rocking, which would point to a knackered mount or worn bush.. possibly in the torque arm.

[SteveS]

intrestingly now u said that... i did replace the torque arm insert with the neuspeed one...

the 1st time they had it in, they said they replaced the oil in clutch and nothing else. 2nd visit they did:
http://www.rockmyspace.info/image-upload/uploads/1/P231008_20.13[01].JPG

[topher]

To be honest we could sit here and list possibilities all day, without actually seeing/feeling it its just a guessing game. Did you fit the torque arm insert yourself, and would you be comfortable putting it back to standard just as a temporary test?

[WhiteGTI]

Give The_Doc an email. He said recently that although he doesn't come on here often, that if people email him he would be happy to help!

Although, as topher says its hard to assess a fault without seeing/feeling it.

[SteveS]

understand.

i did fit it myself, i could put it back temp, just have to find where i put it!! doh! but i think thats the best test. weather is a cack at the moment to do it...

[P10YRS]

Hi, Im new here.. I have a new 08 gti which knockes when ever i turn left or right while drive and under hard braking and acceraating.. its also been back 2 vw in abrigde 3 times to have the engine cover replaced as that keeps snapping the brackets and the oil cap braking off.. 2 weeks ago when it was back in it had replaced O/S engine mount and N/S top gearbox mount. it still knocks and the engine cover has gone again now its the 4th time! VW have taken pics and sent them 2 VW UK but havent came back to me yet...

Any 1 had anything like this happen to them iv only done 6641miles and had the car since july..

Sorry for hijacking the thread lol..

Ash..

[bacillus]

understand.

i did fit it myself, i could put it back temp, just have to find where i put it!! doh! but i think thats the best test. weather is a cack at the moment to do it...

If the Neuspeed torque mount insert went in fully and the bolt correctly torqued (iirc 74ftlb) then it's unlikely to be cause of this noise.
If you have the opportunity, you should check to make sure the mount itself isn't broken at the bushing as this has been reported in the vortex forums.

[SteveS]

understand.

i did fit it myself, i could put it back temp, just have to find where i put it!! doh! but i think thats the best test. weather is a cack at the moment to do it...

If the Neuspeed torque mount insert went in fully and the bolt correctly torqued (iirc 74ftlb) then it's unlikely to be cause of this noise.
If you have the opportunity, you should check to make sure the mount itself isn't broken at the bushing as this has been reported in the vortex forums.

thanks, not too mechanical myself, where do i find this?

[bacillus]

Have a look at this post, http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.php?p=740787&postcount=7

When you installed your nuespeed insert you had to remove then reinstall the oem bolt and that bolt goes through the hole on the right of the pic. Can I also suggest that if you didn't replace your oem bolt when you installed the insert  that you take this opportunity to do so now as well as it's a stretch bolt that is meant for single use only plus you can exclude the remote possibility that the bolt has been bent.