Engine Trouble

DirtyVec · 11-08-2004, 19:05

Now Guys,

Is THIS the right FORUM ? haha

I have a Octy vRS and its poorly sick. Ive asked at my local dealers and they say they dont know what is wrong with her, so your my only hope.

When you first start her it sounds horrible, like a whistling noise which becomes quiet and disappears when the automatic choke cuts off.

But if you switch the engine off before this happens its still makes the noise and then fades out........ like a whistle/discharge noise (sorry but hard to explain).

It only does it when first starting FROM cold and doesnt effect the power/performance of her.

Its doing my head in and I cant bare the noise anymore.

PLEASE HELP

***DGW*** · 11-08-2004, 19:22

The noise could be the secondary air pump operating. See this thread for more info.

Lummox · 11-08-2004, 20:01

Yup its the secondary air pump working, perfectly normal, if its getting too loud maybe the bearings are on thier way out, will require a new pump.

DirtyVec · 11-08-2004, 20:40

After reading them other posts, yes that sounds like it.

"The Secondary Air Pump"

But, yes the dreaded but....... anyone know who much these parts
are too replace as my Octy's warranty has JUST expired and come
to think about it, it does sound like the bearings have gone

11-08-2004, 19:05	#1
DirtyVec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North East Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Engine Trouble Now Guys, Is THIS the right FORUM ? haha I have a Octy vRS and its poorly sick. Ive asked at my local dealers and they say they dont know what is wrong with her, so your my only hope. When you first start her it sounds horrible, like a whistling noise which becomes quiet and disappears when the automatic choke cuts off. But if you switch the engine off before this happens its still makes the noise and then fades out........ like a whistle/discharge noise (sorry but hard to explain). It only does it when first starting FROM cold and doesnt effect the power/performance of her. Its doing my head in and I cant bare the noise anymore. PLEASE HELP

11-08-2004, 19:22	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,113 Thanks: 48 Thanked 165 Times in 122 Posts	The noise could be the secondary air pump operating. See this thread for more info. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

11-08-2004, 20:01	#3
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	Yup its the secondary air pump working, perfectly normal, if its getting too loud maybe the bearings are on thier way out, will require a new pump. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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11-08-2004, 20:40	#4
DirtyVec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North East Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	After reading them other posts, yes that sounds like it. "The Secondary Air Pump" But, yes the dreaded but....... anyone know who much these parts are too replace as my Octy's warranty has JUST expired and come to think about it, it does sound like the bearings have gone