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Offline The wheel man

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its gone pop....again
« on: November 11, 2008, 07:09:17 pm »
Yup, on my way to Katate and the car felt different.  Stuttering at 1500rpm in 4th then clearing with a prod of the throttle (Put this down to having an emergancy fill up of BT super)  carried on and the juddring suddenly got worse and i coulddnt use any throttle without a shake,  started to slow down and the engine light came on and started flashing, pulled up at some lights and LOADS of smoke started to billow from under the bonnet!!!  turned the engine off straight away and got out to have a look, thick smoke coming from the left side of the engine cover, wasnt steam definalty smoke (had that burning smell)  After a few mins waiting for international rescue to come and save me, noticed a fluid leak, wasnt oil though..........

Will have to wait till morning to have a better look at whats low.

Any ideas??  The engine light is supposed to tell me there is a fault in the exhaust system......

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So looking at the manual, seems to have been a mis firs causing fuel to enter the cat.  Sound about right??
Ben

« Last Edit: November 18, 2008, 09:53:29 am by The wheel man »
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2008, 07:14:57 pm »
Not good, hope its nothing major mate
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2008, 07:17:23 pm »
Woah that sounds bad!

Do let us know what happened.
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2008, 07:18:05 pm »
....

That's seriously depressing - I bet your heart sunk.

Does sound like misfiring and then the rest but your dealer will be able to diagnose what happened.
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2008, 07:24:09 pm »
Can you believe that my warranty ran out on Saturday  :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

If the cat is knackered then it could mean a Miltek!  (trying to look on the bright side)

If its really bad news then i will try and get the dealers to help with the cost.......

Do you think it could be anything to do with the fuel??
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2008, 07:25:27 pm »
have you checked your oil and your coolant
« Last Edit: November 11, 2008, 07:27:48 pm by MAT ED30 »
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2008, 07:29:07 pm »
Quote from: The wheel man on November 11, 2008, 07:24:09 pm
Can you believe that my warranty ran out on Saturday  :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

If the cat is knackered then it could mean a Miltek!  (trying to look on the bright side)

If its really bad news then i will try and get the dealers to help with the cost.......

Do you think it could be anything to do with the fuel??

Hope they help you out on that one
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2008, 07:29:38 pm »
serviced just 8 weeks ago.  Very low oil usage as i do very steady driving and rarely take it above 3K  Used to check it frequently but it never moved......
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2008, 07:31:36 pm »
Quote from: The wheel man on November 11, 2008, 07:29:38 pm
serviced just 8 weeks ago.  Very low oil usage as i do very steady driving and rarely take it above 3K  Used to check it frequently but it never moved......

go check levels fella. what type of smoke was it? burning smell or like steam?
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2008, 07:34:25 pm »
Quote from: MAT ED30 on November 11, 2008, 07:31:36 pm
Quote from: The wheel man on November 11, 2008, 07:29:38 pm
serviced just 8 weeks ago.  Very low oil usage as i do very steady driving and rarely take it above 3K  Used to check it frequently but it never moved......

go check levels fella. what type of smoke was it? burning smell or like steam?

Definatly burning, i can still smell it now....... and it was coming from under the engine cover (left side) but none came out when i took off the oil cap.
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2008, 07:39:52 pm »
right, i off to get pissed.  I will let you know what happens tomorrow
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2008, 07:41:19 pm »
Quote from: The wheel man on November 11, 2008, 07:34:25 pm
Quote from: MAT ED30 on November 11, 2008, 07:31:36 pm
Quote from: The wheel man on November 11, 2008, 07:29:38 pm
serviced just 8 weeks ago.  Very low oil usage as i do very steady driving and rarely take it above 3K  Used to check it frequently but it never moved......

go check levels fella. what type of smoke was it? burning smell or like steam?

Definatly burning, i can still smell it now....... and it was coming from under the engine cover (left side) but none came out when i took off the oil cap.

if you have vag com plug it in:drinking: and let us know what happens
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2008, 07:45:00 pm »
Ouch!! :sad:

Unfortunately it sounds like it may cost a bob or two.

Left hand side - it could be turbo / zorst related.

Hope you get it fixed soon :smiley:
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2008, 07:51:32 pm »
Quote from: The wheel man on November 11, 2008, 07:24:09 pm
Can you believe that my warranty ran out on Saturday  :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

If the cat is knackered then it could mean a Miltek!  (trying to look on the bright side)

If its really bad news then i will try and get the dealers to help with the cost.......

Do you think it could be anything to do with the fuel??

....Although your warranty ran out on Saturday, they may be able to be accommodate you as it's so close. Best not to count on it though.
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Re: its gone pop
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2008, 08:01:41 pm »
Ben that really does suck mate!!

It probably seemed a lot worse than it is, especially when there's smoke involved! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, but if there is any issues with VW not covering it let me know as I have contact's within VW  :wink: :happy2:
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