iMation 0 Posted November 21, 2009 Alright people, Got a few problems with the G60. I have noticed a knocking noise when the engine is under load, its getting quite loud so i have now decied to drive like 90yo on weed, low and slow lol I am replacing the knock sensor just in case but i do have a feeling the timing is well out. Just gotta find somewhere in lincoln/shire that can do my timing asap. (any suggestions)?? Secondly MAYO ON DIPSTICK! Im just about to do a oil change and while its empty im gonna remove the sump and clean it out, get rid of all the crap. but i have noticed a little mayo on the dipstick but not on the oil cap. Head Gasket time??? or winter codensation(sp) The engine is a pretty heavy modified G60, last dyno'd at 225bhp, really dont wanna loose this :S Thanks in advance for any help at all Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 22, 2009 Are you loosing water? If coolant is in the oil then you will get a knocking sound from the engine... I'd change the oil as a matter of course. How tight is the dipstick guide tube? pattern parts don't seal very well and you get the condensation on the dipstick like you describe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted November 22, 2009 Ive been keeping an eye on the water and its not going down. Gonna have to get my hands dirty this week. The dipstick guide tube (yellow/orange bit) its quite loose, doesnt take alot topull it off at all thanks stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 22, 2009 The dipstick guide tube (yellow/orange bit) its quite loose, doesnt take alot topull it off at all That will explain the mayo then - I had a MK2 golf with the same issue! Knocking noise - we could do with a bit more info but I'd change the oil first incase it was contaminated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks again right the knocking noise. When the engine is under load, there is a knocking noise (kinda like ticking) As i get adventurous with the go faster pedal it gets louder as does obviously the induction. but the faster i go the rate of tick also increases. im proper scared of going above 3k revs now... Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 23, 2009 Ok, that very much sounds like conrod bearings - usually go at around 100k on G60 engines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted November 23, 2009 I take it conrods are expensive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted November 24, 2009 I take it conrods are expensive? No, he said the bearings, they are about £30 plus some new conrod bolts and if you are feeling brave you can do them on the drive, just drop the sump and you are looking at the crank complete with conrods and bearings. You might as well do the crank bearings as well but you will need to be careful not to pull the pistons out of the bores or you will need a ring compression tool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted November 24, 2009 Ah so he did lol Well im taking the sump off anyway so might as well have a pop at it. Thanks guys, thought i was looking at getting a mortgage for the problems lol Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volksworld13 0 Posted November 24, 2009 double check the crank shaft, if the bearings have gotton too hot , it may of scored and damaged the crank shaft, if this happens it will need a new engine or crankshaft! :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted November 25, 2009 double check the crank shaft, if the bearings have gotton too hot , it may of scored and damaged the crank shaft, if this happens it will need a new engine or crankshaft! :( lol so that mortgage is probably needed, i will give it a good inspection when i get the sump off. While its off then, what else could i replace just for the sake of it that obviously isnt crazy exspensive or stupid hard to do ? Cheers for the replies Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slimg60 0 Posted November 25, 2009 Might be worth changing the oil pump too whilst you have the sump off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted November 26, 2009 Cheers mate, will check out some prices of the bits today Stu p.s. any guide online how to do the conrod bearings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted November 26, 2009 Winter mayo is a common problem. You need to get the oil temp over 100 degrees for a good 10-15 minutes to clear that out of the oil. It's very easy to get paranoid.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted November 26, 2009 my oil has never got about 85.... ever! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slimg60 0 Posted November 26, 2009 For a garage nearby, you could try Lincoln VW Specialist in Norht Hykham, or MG Raw up the top of town near Tesco's. Failing that there is always AWTracksport in Horncastle, although his service can be hit or miss (I've had both) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted November 26, 2009 i went to MG Raw on the weekend and he put me strait off "You bring your G60 here and i will give you it back with a massive bill" this is just after i told him it was a mk2 Golf g60 May try somewhere else I was told to try Auto Test and Tune in lincoln to get my timing sorted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slimg60 0 Posted November 26, 2009 Strange, I had excellent service from MG when My TDi golf decided to chew up a tappet and smash the head to bits. There are a few VW places in Lincoln to try, even Alan Rhodes is pretty good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted December 1, 2009 Dont suppose anybody has the part numbers for the shells and bolts do they? Thanks Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volksworld13 0 Posted December 1, 2009 any verdict on your engine? shells worn,oil pump faliure? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted December 1, 2009 gonna do a comp test and pull the sump to check over the weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted March 2, 2010 Still major problems Still gettting this loud knocking noise after haing the shells checked. Also i have started to get a minor oil leak, but obviosuly i have only noticed this when the car has been still and sat on my drive. i checked and cleaned the sump, head and rocker cover gaskets for any leaking oil but nothing. If i had a crack in the lump, would that end it all or would you still be able to drive it? :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggit 0 Posted March 2, 2010 Have you checked the exhaust manifold for a crack, or a failed gasket. That can sometimes give a knocking-esque type noise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weetos 0 Posted March 2, 2010 Have you checked the exhaust manifold for a crack, or a failed gasket. That can sometimes give a knocking-esque type noise. I concur thought my top end had gone, it was 1 loose nut on no.4 exhaust manifold. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMation 0 Posted March 3, 2010 somebody else said about exhaust manifold, i thought they were talking shit lol Will check today. Cheers peeps :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites