alcatraz Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 I have changed my 2001 1.8T Sport for a 2002 130TDI Sport. The TDI has 105k on the clock. I am beginning to think I may have made a mistake... Firstly the TDI is very noisy especially on start up, sounds a bit like a tank, I know diesels are noisy but even this amount of noise surprised me, noise dies down a bit when on the move, but when in the lower gears I get the feeling the wife knows when I nearly home when I am about a mile away. I have not done a big motorway run, so I am hoping this noise is simply down the fact that my journey to work is only 6 miles so the car probably does not the chance to warm up perhaps? My second issue is the awful gear change, the car has a six speed manual and to say it is hard work would be an understatement. My old 1.8T was nice a smooth and very easy to switch gears, the gear change on the TDI is stiff and ‘notchy’ (is that a word?) and makes driving the car a real chore, it seems like it needs a good oiling! The other thing about the gear stick is that it vibrates when car is moving, so much so that I can’t rest my hand on it. …..and my third and final point, the ride is much harder than my old 1.8T Sport, so much so I feel a bit sick when driving along a our local roads, which admittedly need some work as the they are not exactly the best kept roads in Kent. There is also a lot of road noise. I am hoping to be told that all this is quite normal and a simple trip to the dealers will solve everything…..here’s hoping! My wife has just taken it out for a spin and has come back and told me it was ‘Bloody awful’!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Try ear plugs and a mild sedative to relax you! That should do the trick Does sound a mistake to me, did you not see/ feel all these things on a test drive? 105k and well maintained it should sound reasonably quiet, mines done 220k and its not THAT noisey!? My money is on it being a poorly maintained car or it has been clocked . I hope not though and its a simple fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcatraz Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Service history states the car was main dealer serviced at 101K Nov 2006 and all previous stamps are main dealer, so I confident it has been looked after. Taking for a run tomorrow with local VW technician, I will update thread once I get his feedback. As for the sedatives....tried them, didn't work too well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Try doubling up on the sedatives Just don't drive over 90mph as your reactions wont be as sharp Let us know how you get on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcatraz Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Took it to VW specialist yesterday. Basically there isn't wrong with it, the noise was coming from a loose engine cover....don't I feel the fool! He did mention that coming from a Petrol, driving a diesel would take a while to get to used! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meriafel Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Somewhere on here I entered a post relating to my 2002 Passat Sport Estate 130 PD and sorting the engine noises. The engine cover is well known and it's worth fitting three new rubber mounts adding possibly a washer or two to make sure it is clearing the engine which causes the noise. Also you may need to secure the insulation back to the underside of the cover with large washers and pop rivets. I had a dreadful noise from the two plastic pipes attached to the bulkhead of the battery compartment that are retained by a stainless and rubber clamp that I'd disturbed when I fitted a chip. The bulkhead acts as a soundboard for anloose or parts touching so make sure all is attached well. Press on all these parts when the engine is on tickover and you will be surprised at the difference you can make to any loose bits with wire or cable ties. Check the engine undertrays are attached with all the metal and plastic fittings which dealers do leave off after they break. They find it too much trouble to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBradburn Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I found tywraps are really good for keeping the undertray on the car when the stealers have lost all of the proper screws. They even charge to replace them at service time! Always have a few in the glovebox with the Polo mints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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