Tigz™ Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Couple of days ago I noticed a noise which I thought was transmission related.Its not engine speed related, but wheel speed so I think its either drive shaft or diff.As theres no noise when on tick over I don't think its drive shaft.It sounds like something rubbing TBH, you could even describe it like the sound of a train in the distance.Either way, its still moving so we'll see if it lasts until April.Then if it does, we'll see if it lasts the day at Santa Pod. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry2:" border="0" alt="angry.gif" />Just to add.Pedal box recall 15k2nd Pedal box fitted 32kCam Belt tensioner failer at 40k mile.3rd pedal box fitted 46k mile.Gearbox problem 52k mile.I'm glad I didn't buy a french car, I heard they are rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3boy Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 bad luck mate, is yours on the road now then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 The Lupos not no, the Polo still runs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3boy Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 sorry mate, i get really confused, how many cars have you got? and which ones are you having problems with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 The Lupo doesn't work, but thats my fault for thinking you can learn to become a mechanic by reading books.The Polo has given me numourous problems in the 7 months I've owned it.The Saxo has not put a foot wrong in five years.My Renault 19 16v just needs an MOT but that works fine also style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3boy Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":o" border="0" alt="ohmy.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOCK Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 lol I'd still never buy a shitroen or pug though, because French cars 'aren't put together very well' apparently.I'm just waiting for my pedal box to go personally.NOCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 The lupo has done coming up to 40k now, and its 5 yr old so i'm crapping it and going to get the cam belt done in the easter hols. I know a few have had a lucky escape, been told that their tensioners were hanging on and they had a few miles left until it was goodbye irene.Apart from that, the arosa was faultless and went like a train (for a 1.0 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> ). Fingers crossed the lupo gives me the same trouble free motoring...And although i wouldnt personally go for a french car just because i just think german ones are put together better, doesnt mean they are crap at alllll style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Changed the gearbox oil tonight, gear change is as slick as the Lupo was when it was new.Also noticed the noise when idling tonight had a peak under the cambelt cover, Im sure theres a rattle.Hope its that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 tigz mine did it , the plastic casing thats moulded over the belt pre tentioner on my gti lump shattered and lay in the lower casing making the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Fingers crossed mate.If it is the repair will be free at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) Only just seen this topic.2 German Gti's both giving you headache.2 french mules both working fine. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> *My mate at work just sold his T reg Megane coupe 2.0 (clio Williams engine) that was running a treat and bought a newish Celica T-sport.....which has been back to the garage every week since he bought it. He told me he did it as he wanted a peace of mind as he was moving away from French cars.Maybe they are good. Edited March 30, 2007 by LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMon Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 4 cars!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":o" border="0" alt="ohmy.gif" /> Still like your 19 16v though. Has it got the black leather interior? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 No, it has cloth interior, but still looks fresh and is soooo nice to sit in!Put a new battery on this weekend, started on the first attempt. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />I must point out though.The electric sunroof on the Renault does not work.The rear pop out windows are held closed with cable ties.The speaker grill falls off for no reason.The Saxo leaks water through the interior light.So I guess its not all bad for the Germans lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I must point out though.The electric sunroof on the Renault does not work.The rear pop out windows are held closed with cable ties.The speaker grill falls off for no reason.The Saxo leaks water through the interior light.That is the cheery perks you get from owning a french motor though! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Usless German Rubbish. border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 What happened???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted April 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 PM me your phone number and I'll tell you.Quite possibly make a sale also style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Oh no, not another VW disaster bud.Was this gearbox related as a following on from the previous problems?You need to buy a Civic mate, surely that wont break on you style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm pretty certain its not your vehicles that are the problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 The true picture of Polo GTI ownership. border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Uh oh, although that is a a nice picture, i like the way the background is out of focus style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />What is up with it then? I take it that is the gearbox on the floor? (my mechanical brain is nearly zero) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Thanks style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />Yes its the gearbox.Not sure whats up yet, think its the diff though style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1 Lupo Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Was the gearbox whirring? like a distant noise you'd hear like a train in a tunnel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Yes, then it sounded as though it de-railed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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