HopefulVr6

We need more info. Pressue distribution is handled by the ABS module, depending on model of car etc! These cars are very dangerous in my opinion when there are faults with the ABS etc, get it checked by proper mechanic if in doubt.

Thanks for your reply. Lifters wern't done. Can they be replaced without removing the engine? How much am I looking at? Waterpump was replaced and I asked the guy to do everything that needed doing, so I am hoping the belt and bearings is fine (but I appreciate it could still be that!). Is it cause for concern? If so I might take it for inspection. Engine has only 80k miles and runs very nice (apart from this) so I want to do everything to preserve that. Appreciate your help - I spent a lot on getting the chains and everything done as soon as I b

Hello all, Hoping you can help. I've got an engine rattle on my VR6, I suspect it has always been there since I've owned the car, but I've had the chains etc etc all done recently and it is still there. I've uploaded a video of what it sounds like, as you can see it is coming from the drivers side of the engine, would be grateful for any advice!! Thanks

Next he will be telling us he was actually doing 140mph!

God help him as a comedian :D

You need to put it on VAGCOM and check the fault codes. Is the fluid level definately correct?

The 80mph in 2nd gear is another good trick on the auto. Obviously, I am just guessing it gets to 80mph, I naturally lift off at exactly 70mph but observed it has a few hundred revs to go before changing up.

Sounds bad, get it sorted before you have a fire on your hands or lots of damaged electrics. I have known the headlamp switches to burn and smell but they do not smoke, and it wouldn't come from the steering column if it was that.

Nobody ever plays with my knob. That'll teach me for buying an automatic.

I am curious how it got on the radio if it isn't online yet? Just post it in the members area Jokes aside, you shouldn't be talking about this on a forum, especially if the law are already involved.

Synta Silver or Platinum is fine if you ask me. 10w40 and 5w40 respectively. I've just put Halfords own 0w40 in mine, as it was on offer at Halfords a while ago - bought about 30L. No problems. Still meets the VW specifications. Is ATF flushing still recommended these days? The jury has always been out from what I have read on the internet. I know the folks at ClubGTI seemed to be recommending it constantly once upon a time but I've not seen it mentioned on there as much.

Oh also maybe a mod could move this to tranny section?

Replace the fluid twice if it has never been changed or not changed for some time, seriously. Do it once then boot the car around for about 10 miles, then change the filter/strainer on the 2nd change. You need to make sure the ATF temperature is 30 deg C when checking level. I remove the pan and clean it fully with brake clean When fluid stops running out of the hole "normally" immediately plug it rather than waiting around, this is because turbulance inside the pan will be splashing some fluid out still but it is at the correct level. Use the genuine VW fluid. Febi also sell an OEM spe

Are you sure? I thought it was primarily for sound deadening, which is why there is foam on it.

Desperately need the central dash vent (i.e. the bit that contains interior temperature sensor etc) from a Climatronic vehicle if anyone is selling a vehicle with Climatronic!