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bowers · 26-09-2012, 02:57 PM

When I'm accelerating, everything's ok. But if I take my foot off and cruise I get a weird noise, bit like when u stick a bit of paper in a fan and the blades hit it. Any ideas?

**rocker8742** · 26-09-2012, 03:13 PM

blowing exhaust ? mine did that at about 4k was a loose join on the cat

bowers · 26-09-2012, 03:21 PM

Sounds like from the front tho. Got a new back box to be fitted so will get it looked at when it's being done just in case Smile

**Niall** · 26-09-2012, 03:30 PM

How loud is it? is it quite high pitched? could be gearbox

**rocker8742** · 26-09-2012, 03:44 PM

when mine was doing it it came from under the handbrake console pretty much vibrated like a bitch too

bowers · 26-09-2012, 03:51 PM

No not high pitched mate. Just like a dull rumble or whirr. Sounds like front left :/ so not gearbox either.

**rocker8742** · 26-09-2012, 03:58 PM

wheel bearing maybe?

bowers · 26-09-2012, 05:07 PM

It's only when I'm not accelerating so think it isn't that Sad

Jonny81191 · 26-09-2012, 05:38 PM

(26-09-2012, 03:51 PM)bowers Wrote: No not high pitched mate. Just like a dull rumble or whirr. Sounds like front left :/ so not gearbox either.

Err, the 'box IS on the left...

**Niall** · 26-09-2012, 06:12 PM

(26-09-2012, 05:38 PM)Jonny81191 Wrote:
(26-09-2012, 03:51 PM)bowers Wrote: No not high pitched mate. Just like a dull rumble or whirr. Sounds like front left :/ so not gearbox either.

Err, the 'box IS on the left...

not if you look at it the other way round!

bowers · 26-09-2012, 06:17 PM

Is gearbox not under ya gear stick? No nothin about cars so assumed it would be?

**Niall** · 26-09-2012, 06:36 PM

(26-09-2012, 06:17 PM)bowers Wrote: Is gearbox not under ya gear stick? No nothin about cars so assumed it would be?

No in a rear wheel drive car it might be.
On your car, if your standing looking at the engine bay, its under the battery on the right

Jonny81191 · 26-09-2012, 06:40 PM

I shouldn't laugh, we all have to start somewhere, but lmao

bowers · 27-09-2012, 06:16 AM

Seemed like a logical guess to me...

Jake · 27-09-2012, 06:23 AM

Mine was doing this when one of my turbo manifold bolts was loose.

Toms306 · (This post was last modified: 27-09-2012, 07:07 AM by Toms306.)

Had this exact noise on the Vectra........was told it was a manifold blow.....the waterpump fell out a few miles later, so not sure if it was the mani or the waterpump lol! Confused

Id deffo try tightening the bolts or replacing the gasket on the mani first. Smile

**WiNgNuTz** · 27-09-2012, 07:52 AM

I had a noise like this on my old 1.4, and it gradually got worse and worse until the gearbox ate itself. Same symptoms, then one day it made a god awful crunching/grinding noise, and there was no power going to the wheels.

Toms306 · 27-09-2012, 07:56 AM

(27-09-2012, 07:52 AM)WiNgNuTz Wrote: .....and there was no power going to the wheels.

It was a 1.4, how could you tell the difference? Confused

**WiNgNuTz** · 27-09-2012, 08:07 AM

(27-09-2012, 07:56 AM)Toms306 Wrote:
(27-09-2012, 07:52 AM)WiNgNuTz Wrote: .....and there was no power going to the wheels.

It was a 1.4, how could you tell the difference?

Fair point! Even less power than usual then. lol

bowers · 27-09-2012, 03:15 PM

Been going on for months not got worse or anything. Have get it looked at just in case Sad

**Niall** · 27-09-2012, 03:52 PM

Try changing the box oil for proper pug oil and that might give you a better chance of keeping it all intact but seeing as your not very mechanically minded, might be best to take it to a garage. Wont cost much

bowers · 27-09-2012, 04:48 PM

Just learning that's all. If I'm told how to do something I'll more than likely be able do it lol. Everyone starts somewhere. Just if I was to have a look myself id need to know how to get at it and what signs of damage id be looking for etc

**Niall** · 27-09-2012, 05:27 PM

ah fair play if your up for learning, crack on! think theres a guide in the guides section

puglove · 28-09-2012, 07:57 AM

Id put my money on the gear box knowing how epicly shite they were on the TU's

**WiNgNuTz** · 28-09-2012, 08:19 AM

(28-09-2012, 07:57 AM)puglove Wrote: Id put my money on the gear box knowing how epicly shite they were on the TU's

Well, they ARE made of cheese! And having had two give up on me in much the same manner, I'd also be surprised if it was anything other than the gearbox. Big Grin

bowers · 28-09-2012, 10:15 AM

Well don't know if it's a tu or not? What's the difference? Put in here as in the other people have started threads about tds and gtis

**Niall** · 28-09-2012, 10:51 AM

what size engine is it?
If its a 1.4 or 1.6 petrol, its a TU. If its a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol, its a XU. If its diesel, its probably broken

puglove · 28-09-2012, 11:18 AM

If you read the bit in smaller writting under the section title on the main page it will explain what each section is for.

**WiNgNuTz** · 28-09-2012, 11:41 AM

(28-09-2012, 10:51 AM)Niall Wrote: what size engine is it?
If its a 1.4 or 1.6 petrol, its a TU. If its a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol, its a XU. If its diesel, its probably broken

That's a bit harsh! lol

puglove · 28-09-2012, 11:43 AM

Niall is just up tight about it because hes never had the plesure of XUD coaling Tongue

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