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Topic: GTi 180 annoying noise |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 3
Views: 7750
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:33 pm Subject: Re: GTi 180 annoying noise |
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I just changed cambelt, it did it before and after, so I assume yes...
I already fixed manifold heat shield, that's now silent.
The noise I get comes surely around cambelt, in particular with cold e ... |
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Topic: GTi 180 annoying noise |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 3
Views: 7750
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:20 pm Subject: GTi 180 annoying noise |
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Hi everybody! Anyone experienced a rattle noise from the plastic cover of the timing belt? Mine always did it, I actually located the noise and I would like to fix it... |
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Topic: Hazard light with central locking switch |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 4
Views: 24250
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:17 pm Subject: Re: Hazard light with central locking switch |
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Yes, you have to connect the button to the speedo (1 wire), update BSI and enable a couple of functions. |
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Topic: 206 GTI /GTI 180 Exhaust pipe size |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 2
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:20 pm Subject: Re: 206 GTI /GTI 180 Exhaust pipe size |
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GTi 180 is 60 mm. |
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Topic: Rear ARB snapping noise |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 2
Views: 1647
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 6:43 pm Subject: Re: Rear ARB snapping noise |
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Thanks, I already fitted a grooved washer and some Loctite, it reduced a lot, but it still annoying... |
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Topic: Rear ARB snapping noise |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 2
Views: 1647
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 5:54 pm Subject: Rear ARB snapping noise |
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This is my second 206 and both have this annoying noise, rear ARB make a "boing" noise as suspension is compressed.
I never found the cure to it... |
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Topic: GTi 180 annoying engine cover vibration |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 5
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 1:54 pm Subject: Re: GTi 180 annoying engine cover vibration |
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Yes, that works, but I was looking for something that last longer; when I remove the cover, foam usually gets off... |
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Topic: GTi 180 annoying engine cover vibration |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 5
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:36 pm Subject: Re: GTi 180 annoying engine cover vibration |
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Nope, that's another issue (that I have); the 6 "arrows" that keep it in place became longer because of the heat and make the cover rattle. |
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Topic: GTi 180 annoying engine cover vibration |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 5
Views: 1745
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:46 pm Subject: GTi 180 annoying engine cover vibration |
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Hallo everybody, did someone find a way to fix this problem?
It seems a popular issue... |
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Topic: Torsion bar bolt |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 3
Views: 15411
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:34 pm Subject: Re: Torsion bar bolt |
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Topic: Rear axle gone but no play? |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 4
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:23 pm Subject: Re: Rear axle gone but no play? |
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Yes, if it just started squeaking, you'll have no damage to the drivetrain/arms, so you'll have to replace 4 bearings and 2 seals only. I did it last week... |
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Topic: Rear axle gone but no play? |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 4
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:06 pm Subject: Re: Rear axle gone but no play? |
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Yup, mine too. It was squeaking without play. Replaced bearings and issue gone. |
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Topic: Noisey Coilovers |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 3
Views: 1626
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:26 pm Subject: Re: Noisey Coilovers |
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You can do it on the car, I lifted up mine, and with the help of a friend that pulled down the spring, compressing the helper I lubricated the upper seat, then I lubed the lower plates... |
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Topic: Noisey Coilovers |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 3
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:29 pm Subject: Re: Noisey Coilovers |
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Yup, same for me. You have to spray some Molykote graphite grease on the contact point between spring (normal and helper) and spring plates. Never had any issue since 3 months. |
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Topic: Car pulling left after coilover |
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gpvecchi
Replies: 8
Views: 1950
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:39 pm Subject: Re: Car pulling left after coilover |
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[quote="gazza82"]Check you have the GTI arms. If they have fitted standard arms the bushes will fail very quickly .. as will cheap, low quality arms.[/quote]
Thanks, they are the GTi ones; but in e ... |
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