Hmmm noises noises

monkeychild · 13-05-2005, 14:06

I'm wondering if my noises are coming from my exhaust mounting brackets. My suspension does not squeak or clunk, but when I drive normally I get
some squeaking noises (only heard with the window down though). The radiator seems fine, so I think it's a trip to the exhaust place this afternoon to get them to have a looksie underneath.

monkeychild · 13-05-2005, 18:37

Right I weas right the squeaking I was hearing (siounded like it was coming from the front suspension) was indeed the exhaust. The middle mounting bracket's weld had broken, according to my local exhaust chap he's seen this a few times on Audis and VWs. So he mad a new bracket out of the old one and a U-bolt, £10 later I now have no squeaking jobs a good 'un. So for all you other chaps out there thinking your bushes or ARB have gone, go and get your exhaust checked.

jason · 13-05-2005, 20:56

wwwwooooo spooky,drove down our cul de sac tonight ,10 mph window down ,kinda cooling th car down.i swear i could here something from the FRHS,alarm bells kicked in ,wheel bearing cv boot.best get the old girl up on the ramps

monkeychild · 14-05-2005, 20:57

Yup that's where mine sounded like it was coming from. Apparently it is a common problem.

Lummox · 14-05-2005, 21:00

It is a common problem, also effects MK4 Golf, Audi A3's, Leons etc.

Mounting can be repaired as descibed above, usually fixed with a new centre section though.

kenny · 14-05-2005, 21:10

yeah when i had my octy the same happened, new centre section solved the problem

monkeychild · 14-05-2005, 21:28

Quote:

new centre section

How much did that sting you??? I'm quite happy with my £10 repair

Lummox · 14-05-2005, 21:54

The centre section is more than the £10 repair thats for sure, but usually its caused by corrosion so it may well bu you another few months before there are more problems.

Sounds like a good excuse to get a nice stanless exhaust to me

simontreen · 14-05-2005, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

The centre section is more than the £10 repair thats for sure, but usually its caused by corrosion so it may well bu you another few months before there are more problems.

Sounds like a good excuse to get a nice stanless exhaust to me

Aren't the original fit stainless steel then?

Goochie · 15-05-2005, 00:15

According to the model guide on here it is stainless:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...ht=vrs+exhaust

kenny · 15-05-2005, 09:05

mine got replaced under warranty

vRS_Si · 15-05-2005, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenny

mine got replaced under warranty

As did mine

jason · 15-05-2005, 22:02

mines and after market system,it was buzzing today when we got home,as soon as my 6 year old daughter got out of the back its stopped.bizarre

monkeychild · 18-05-2005, 21:29

It's just the bracket, that was the problem. Mr Exhaust man said the rest looked fine.

13-05-2005, 14:06	#1
monkeychild Errrrrrrrrrrrrr Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Hmmm noises noises I'm wondering if my noises are coming from my exhaust mounting brackets. My suspension does not squeak or clunk, but when I drive normally I get some squeaking noises (only heard with the window down though). The radiator seems fine, so I think it's a trip to the exhaust place this afternoon to get them to have a looksie underneath. __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness MTB North East For all your Mountain Biking Goodness

13-05-2005, 18:37	#2
monkeychild Errrrrrrrrrrrrr Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Right I weas right the squeaking I was hearing (siounded like it was coming from the front suspension) was indeed the exhaust. The middle mounting bracket's weld had broken, according to my local exhaust chap he's seen this a few times on Audis and VWs. So he mad a new bracket out of the old one and a U-bolt, £10 later I now have no squeaking jobs a good 'un. So for all you other chaps out there thinking your bushes or ARB have gone, go and get your exhaust checked. __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness MTB North East For all your Mountain Biking Goodness

13-05-2005, 20:56	#3
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	wwwwooooo spooky,drove down our cul de sac tonight ,10 mph window down ,kinda cooling th car down.i swear i could here something from the FRHS,alarm bells kicked in ,wheel bearing cv boot.best get the old girl up on the ramps __________________ louder than war

14-05-2005, 20:57	#4
monkeychild Errrrrrrrrrrrrr Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Yup that's where mine sounded like it was coming from. Apparently it is a common problem. __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness MTB North East For all your Mountain Biking Goodness

14-05-2005, 21:00	#5
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	It is a common problem, also effects MK4 Golf, Audi A3's, Leons etc. Mounting can be repaired as descibed above, usually fixed with a new centre section though. __________________ 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.

14-05-2005, 21:10	#6
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	yeah when i had my octy the same happened, new centre section solved the problem __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

14-05-2005, 21:54	#8
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	The centre section is more than the £10 repair thats for sure, but usually its caused by corrosion so it may well bu you another few months before there are more problems. Sounds like a good excuse to get a nice stanless exhaust to me __________________ 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.

15-05-2005, 00:15	#10
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	According to the model guide on here it is stainless: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...ht=vrs+exhaust

15-05-2005, 09:05	#11
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	mine got replaced under warranty __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

15-05-2005, 22:02	#13
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	mines and after market system,it was buzzing today when we got home,as soon as my 6 year old daughter got out of the back its stopped.bizarre __________________ louder than war

18-05-2005, 21:29	#14
monkeychild Errrrrrrrrrrrrr Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	It's just the bracket, that was the problem. Mr Exhaust man said the rest looked fine. __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness MTB North East For all your Mountain Biking Goodness

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