ww-promo 0 Posted October 13, 2008 Hey, I tried listening to it but couldnt tell if it was buzzing or vibrating as the engine noise was a bit overpowering. Cleaned pipes/hoses nearby, could not see any cracks or burns. Not tried unpluging it yet,a job for tonight I think....(will the engine tick over normally when unplugged?) My garage cleaned it a yr ago and sorted it out, £150quid seems a bit pricy for a new one!!?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ww-promo 0 Posted October 13, 2008 40 min drive home from work tonight and stalling for the 1st half.......but 2nd half was much better!! Ideling OK. Pulled up outside home and unplugged the ISV whilest ticking over and the engine cut out. Presume this means the ISV is working?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted October 13, 2008 yeah, it does, which is good, somethings ive changed in the last 2 days and my idling is better, not sure what engine you have tho, this is on my vr6. - Changed K&N filter back to standard air box and air filter - Disconnected battery to reset ecu - Removed the ISV damper (because it blew up) - Noticed a hole in pipe going from inlet manifold to carbon canister and taped it up - Cleaned ISV in petrol and carb cleaner - Cleaned Throttle body - Cleaned the MAF in Switch cleaner from Maplins it played up once today, but i got alot further on a drive then i have in the past. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Today i generally just touched myself......and minced. A lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted October 16, 2008 Today i generally just touched myself......and minced. A lot Were you thinking about me while you were doing it? I fitted a new chain guide to the vr and turned it over, everything seems ok. Hopefulyl will start it at the weekend now. Then drove home in the 16v stopping to pick up fuel and talk to a new scirroco owner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted October 17, 2008 Today i generally just touched myself......and minced. A lot do you know like when you stay at a mate's house and use their computer to go onto the forum and don't log out...... :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Dude 0 Posted October 17, 2008 getting the meth kit fitted today....yay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaK 0 Posted October 18, 2008 Today I changed the wipers and fitted the door handle repair kit to the passenger side whilst unintentionally stabbing myself multiple times with the small screwdriver used to lever the spring out of position! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ww-promo 0 Posted October 18, 2008 Ditto that my friend!! I did my handle repair not so long ago and stabbed myself that many times my left hand was deemed useless for the rest of the week.....gutted! Today...however, I replaced my radiator for a brand spanking new one and new G12 ++ with minor injuries! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VWRETROMAN 0 Posted October 19, 2008 Ditto that my friend!! I did my handle repair not so long ago and stabbed myself that many times my left hand was deemed useless for the rest of the week.....gutted! Today...however, I replaced my radiator for a brand spanking new one and new G12 ++ with minor injuries! Left hand was deemed useless eh? :lol: I'm sayin nothin................................... :shades: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamG40 0 Posted October 25, 2008 Took the Rado for its MOT today which it failed. Failed on emissions, front brake pads, rear fog bulb, handbrake ineffective, and nearside headlight dull. I've changed the headlight lens (with a lot of help from the Wiki, cheers guys) as it had a crack in it anyway and I'd bought one to put one from a member on hear which turned up earlier on this week. I've been to GSF and bought new discs and pads for the front and new handbrake cables which I'll fit tomorrow all being well. I think the emissions is down to a sensor somewhere, will try and find a mate with VAGCOM to plug it in. Will report back tomorrow with a success story hopefully! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted October 25, 2008 Full service, n/s outer cv, Discs and pads on the front... Rotated wheels. Fitted lens covers. And ended up re-tightening the banjo's on the fuel filter 3 times! And found play in lower A arms :( Suspesion next, once I get the Coilies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serial 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Took the bonnet off, removed the LHS headlight, radiator grille and spent about 2hrs trying to get the RHS headlight out with no success -- bl**dy recessed screw has rusted solid and I've managed to completely bugger the head... grrrr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy 0 Posted November 5, 2008 Fitted Braided hoses - well Vince did ! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kempy 0 Posted November 5, 2008 scuffed my splitter..argh any ideas on tidying it up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 10, 2008 today i have mostly been fitting front and rear engine mounts so now it doesnt feel like the engine is about to come through the bulk head everytime i accelerate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moneypit23 0 Posted November 10, 2008 I mothballed mine on Sunday :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy 0 Posted November 12, 2008 Xenon lights fitted - I can see ! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted November 13, 2008 Fitted Braided hoses - well Vince did ! :D good results Wendy?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misscarnage 0 Posted November 13, 2008 I got a new exhaust!! :) :) I haven't got it back yet but apparently it sounds like a dream - as opposed to the harrier jet it sounded like for the past few weeks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 13, 2008 ive just fitted a new fuel pump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty golf 0 Posted November 16, 2008 new bulbs up front outer cv joint front wishbone bushes cleaned it ajusted x zorst cleaned out arches clean out the drain from the filler neck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted December 14, 2008 Looks like no-one's been doing anything to their cars in this cold weather - and I don't blame em! Yesterday I stuck my head under the bonnet as I've had ever worsening belt squealing noises coming from the pulley area over the past month or two. Gone from a quick shriek when I started the car to a horrid & embarrassing squealing noise for the first 5 minutes of my drive every day. Started the car and noticed that the belt was quite noticeably slack so nipped up the alternator adjuster/tensioner thing to the guidelines in the Haynes and bingo - it's shut right up. Super! Next up is the exhaust.. horrid buzzing coming from it under acceleration! :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeyVR6 0 Posted December 14, 2008 Added a 'VR6 inside' sticker on the rear window and gave it a nice wipe down with some detailing spray, it had been in a garage for 2 weeks and not been driven! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kempy 0 Posted December 14, 2008 I've just finished painting up my new wheels, I have tires to go on ready, all fitted hopefully tomorrow. porka 928s in a lovely blue and red effect... Top gear tonight is awesome BTTC! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
