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by welshroces
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:38 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Very weird noise coming from engine
Replies: 9
Views: 5541

Re: Very weird noise coming from engine

Did you find out what it was? I found out I have the same symptoms as you have yesterday! :/ when I engage the clutch it stops! I know this is a stupidly long reply ! but it was the dual mass flywheel ! i know you've probably got it fixed but just had to post! (been travelling whole last year) afte...
by welshroces
Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:22 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Goodwill from Volkswagen
Replies: 7
Views: 1707

Re: Goodwill from Volkswagen

Thanks Berto ! I hope to have some sort of luck like this if they pay half would be great ! I hope your car is going fine so far ! Subject: VW-2013/08-028690 Dear Mr O'Donnell Thank you for taking the time to speak with me on 4 October 2013 regarding the corrosion on the wheel arch and tailgate of y...
by welshroces
Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:19 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Goodwill from Volkswagen
Replies: 7
Views: 1707

Re: Goodwill from Volkswagen

So i took it to the VW garage i bought the car from and they tol me they could not diagnose the problem without stripping the gearbox and they wanted 450 for it ! And they said that could not even be the problem! I've contacted trading standards and volkswagen HQ myself now to see if i can get any h...
by welshroces
Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Very weird noise coming from engine
Replies: 9
Views: 5541

Re: Very weird noise coming from engine

Does the noise occur with the bonnet open (and propped up) or just when shut ? While I have not had major "noise" issues on mine, the bonnet stay rod used to rattle about until I wedged a piece of bath sponge under it to absorb the flexing / vibrations. I wouldn't have described my noise ...
by welshroces
Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:02 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Goodwill from Volkswagen
Replies: 7
Views: 1707

Re: Goodwill from Volkswagen

Will i still have the same sort of argument though if my warranty has run out ? I have full service history with them though if that goes in my favour ??
by welshroces
Fri Jun 06, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Goodwill from Volkswagen
Replies: 7
Views: 1707

Goodwill from Volkswagen

Hey guys you probably saw my post about my car making very weird rattling noises yesterday... Well i managed to take it just to a local garage and they seem to think it is the Dual Mass Flywheel or throw out bearing which i have been told should not be going on a car with only 33k on it and Cuprabob...
by welshroces
Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:50 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Very weird noise coming from engine
Replies: 9
Views: 5541

Re: Very weird noise coming from engine

That is very true ! I think i'll be heading down to a local garage and see what they come up with as my local volkswagen dealer isnt the best when they tried to tell me the cheapest tyre they had there for my car was £220 and was the only one available no matter where i went !
by welshroces
Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:31 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Very weird noise coming from engine
Replies: 9
Views: 5541

Re: Very weird noise coming from engine

If only i could put a recording up of it on here ! What has confused me is that it's just come out of nowhere over night ! Obviously i have no idea about cars but i've been reading what other people have been saying and could possible be transmission,gearbox or something about a throwout bearing?! B...
by welshroces
Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Very weird noise coming from engine
Replies: 9
Views: 5541

Very weird noise coming from engine

Hey guys i have a 2010 Scirocco TDI GT with 31k on the clock and havent had any problems with it for the last 18+ months and i get in my car this morning to go to work and as soon as i start the engine this really loud rattling noise ! As soon as i engage the clutch and put it in any gear the sound ...