Post by: Allyc85 on September 18, 2015, 06:36:20 pm
Then at around 5,200rpm the engine suddenly gets a lot louder and dosn't feel very smooth. Any ideas as to what could cause these noises?
Cheers :happy2:
Post by: Allyc85 on October 21, 2015, 05:10:45 pm
I was wondering if it could be either to do with the top part of the air intake scoop being missing and I'm hearing the re-circulation valve, or maybe it's the actuator rattle that I'm told these suffer from?
Post by: Allyc85 on January 18, 2016, 06:05:13 pm
Post by: r5gtt on January 18, 2016, 08:01:35 pm
Post by: Allyc85 on February 08, 2016, 04:11:19 pm
But today I started the car in gear, with the clutch down and the car shot backwards I took it out of gear and re-started, but couldn't get a gear until I again restarted in first! After that the car drove ok and I could easily get all 6 gears. So it really must be the clutch/release bearing, as the sound does come from that area.
Also coming home I drove through about a foot of water and afterwards the brake pedal was absolutely solid. Never had that before!
Post by: r5gtt on February 08, 2016, 05:52:32 pm
Could well be the release bearing if you're in gear with clutch down and the car just shot back on you.
I'd also get the clutch and flywheel checked once opened as you may also need these replaced and it's advisable to do so if you've not had them replaced for a couple of years and for piece of mind. So no chances of failing if it is the bearing and you have this replaced as I'm sure you can understand my concern for your car and purse/wallet :happy2:
Post by: Allyc85 on February 08, 2016, 06:13:48 pm
Just had a look under the bonnet checking all the levels etc and after turning off the engine I noticed a hissing noise from the right side of the engine that I hadn't heard before. it lasted about 10 seconds before eventually fading away.
Sadly I'm going to have to sell the car after it's sorted as I never seem to catch up with the constant bills. Someone is going to get a bloody good car :( :(
Post by: r5gtt on February 08, 2016, 08:16:08 pm
That could be the charcoal canister on the right but can't be 100% I'd need to hear foe myself really. when I knock mine off it hisses for a second or two and that's it.
It's a shame when there's money to be spent and it's time to sell up as I've been there a few times in my youth and nearly had to sell this beauty due to unforeseen circumstances and a twit of a manager I had.
Regards
R5
Post by: Allyc85 on February 17, 2016, 06:14:10 pm
Post by: r5gtt on February 17, 2016, 07:44:22 pm
Post by: Allyc85 on February 18, 2016, 05:06:27 pm
Post by: r5gtt on February 18, 2016, 10:16:37 pm
Post by: Allyc85 on March 01, 2016, 07:34:20 pm
Post by: r5gtt on March 02, 2016, 10:23:01 pm
Post by: Allyc85 on March 10, 2016, 09:01:21 pm
Post by: r5gtt on March 10, 2016, 09:18:30 pm
Post by: pudding on March 16, 2016, 03:50:13 pm
Post by: Allyc85 on March 16, 2016, 09:27:07 pm
Post by: r5gtt on March 20, 2016, 12:33:02 am
The garage should know whether it's the concentric slave cylinder thats inside the gearbox as the fluid will usually leak out the box.
Post by: Allyc85 on April 21, 2016, 09:03:06 pm
Post by: Allyc85 on July 09, 2016, 10:52:11 am
Driving home from work the exhaust downpipe split near the turbo, the noise was biblical with loads of pops, bangs and whistles! :laugh: :laugh: Now it's been replaced the rattle has gone, and Mpg has also improved.
Post by: r5gtt on July 09, 2016, 05:12:16 pm
Post by: AJP on July 09, 2016, 07:20:12 pm
Finally found out what the rattle was!It's worth fitting a dogbone insert to reduce the flex between engine and downpipe. Supposedly tightens the power delivery up too but I can't say it felt much different!
Driving home from work the exhaust downpipe split near the turbo, the noise was biblical with loads of pops, bangs and whistles!
Cheap as it gets and a good preventative measure.
Post by: Allyc85 on July 18, 2016, 06:05:17 pm
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Bumper, fog light (and surround) and lower wheel arch liner all smashed, with the radiator casing cracked, but thankfully not leaking. Can't bloody believe it, I was meant to be looking at a new car today!
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Gaffer tape skills!
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I think the rad maybe ok, but how much will I be looking at to replace the other stuff?