Is this meant to happen?

wilsonan · 12-11-2003, 10:26

Whenever I start my car from cold lately, I can hear a rattle coming from under the bonnet. It sounds like something metal is loose, but after a few depressions of the accelerator pedal it clears and becomes a nice quiet car again.

Is this normal on an Octy vRS? (which is completely standard by the way.)

Not being too mechanically minded, I thought I throw it over to some who are for a diagnosis?

Thanks,

Andy

Quinten · 12-11-2003, 10:49

Yes, it is also known as the diesel sound... Pretty normal (can't exactly remember what it is called though).

Fatbloke · 12-11-2003, 11:15

It could be your hydraulic tappets sticking a little. It is quite common on all types of car, you may need an oil change or it could be just mileage. It isn't a problem unless it doesn't clear within a reasonable time after starting.

wilsonan · 12-11-2003, 11:39

Thanks Guys,

It only had an oil change a month ago, and has 16,000 miles on the clock - it does remind me of a diesel (only for about 5 seconds though!), and then it's fine. It just seemed a bit weird, none of my previous cars have done it?

Andy

SilveRS · 12-11-2003, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonan

Thanks Guys,

It only had an oil change a month ago, and has 16,000 miles on the clock - it does remind me of a diesel (only for about 5 seconds though!), and then it's fine. It just seemed a bit weird, none of my previous cars have done it?

Andy

Sounds like they have use thicker oil.

Dr Zoidberg · 12-11-2003, 14:27

Its clearly beyond hope.
Give it to me and I'll make sure it gets well looked after. :vamperic:

**TaviaRS** · 12-11-2003, 14:47

I think it just needs some excercise, lend it to me for the slalom on Sunday

wilsonan · 12-11-2003, 14:58

OK, 1st one round my house can borrow it............

(not!)

HongKongPhooey · 16-04-2004, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonan

Whenever I start my car from cold lately, I can hear a rattle coming from under the bonnet. It sounds like something metal is loose, but after a few depressions of the accelerator pedal it clears and becomes a nice quiet car again.

Andy

If it's any consolation, mine does exactly the same. Just suddenly started doing it.

It starts ok though, nothing has dropped off and it'll still outrun most BMW's, so I figure it can't be too serious

.

***DGW*** · 16-04-2004, 23:18

Andy, if the sound only lasts 5 seconds then it is normal for the 1.8T engine. Mine sometimes does it for a second or 2 only.

mellowyellow · 16-04-2004, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

Andy, if the sound only lasts 5 seconds then it is normal for the 1.8T engine.

Mine does exactly the same ...........but it is almost quite scary though !

wilsonan · 17-04-2004, 00:18

Wow, this is bizarre - still getting replies to a thread from 5 months ago, I've done another 5,000 miles since then!

BTW - the death rattle seems to have abated somewhat now.

Thanks all,

Andy

**TaviaRS** · 17-04-2004, 06:23

Mine new car does it slightly worse than the old one did

***DGW*** · 17-04-2004, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Mine new car does it slightly worse than the old one did

But in your case it is due to a design defect, Jon.

12-11-2003, 10:26	#1
wilsonan Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 406 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is this meant to happen? Whenever I start my car from cold lately, I can hear a rattle coming from under the bonnet. It sounds like something metal is loose, but after a few depressions of the accelerator pedal it clears and becomes a nice quiet car again. Is this normal on an Octy vRS? (which is completely standard by the way.) Not being too mechanically minded, I thought I throw it over to some who are for a diagnosis? Thanks, Andy __________________ Piccy's here: click

12-11-2003, 10:49	#2
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,025 Thanks: 24 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Yes, it is also known as the diesel sound... Pretty normal (can't exactly remember what it is called though). __________________ Awooga!!!

12-11-2003, 11:39	#4
wilsonan Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 406 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Guys, It only had an oil change a month ago, and has 16,000 miles on the clock - it does remind me of a diesel (only for about 5 seconds though!), and then it's fine. It just seemed a bit weird, none of my previous cars have done it? Andy __________________ Piccy's here: click

12-11-2003, 14:27	#6
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,728 Thanks: 30 Thanked 192 Times in 143 Posts	Its clearly beyond hope. Give it to me and I'll make sure it gets well looked after. :vamperic: __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

12-11-2003, 14:47	#7
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,943 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	I think it just needs some excercise, lend it to me for the slalom on Sunday __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

12-11-2003, 11:15	#3
Fatbloke Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Biddulph Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It could be your hydraulic tappets sticking a little. It is quite common on all types of car, you may need an oil change or it could be just mileage. It isn't a problem unless it doesn't clear within a reasonable time after starting.

12-11-2003, 14:58	#8
wilsonan Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 406 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK, 1st one round my house can borrow it............ (not!) __________________ Piccy's here: click

16-04-2004, 23:18	#10
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,254 Thanks: 51 Thanked 196 Times in 148 Posts	Andy, if the sound only lasts 5 seconds then it is normal for the 1.8T engine. Mine sometimes does it for a second or 2 only. __________________ 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 ...48.57 mpg... Last edited by DGW; 16-04-2004 at 23:32.

17-04-2004, 00:18	#12
wilsonan Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 406 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow, this is bizarre - still getting replies to a thread from 5 months ago, I've done another 5,000 miles since then! BTW - the death rattle seems to have abated somewhat now. Thanks all, Andy __________________ Piccy's here: click

17-04-2004, 06:23	#13
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,943 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Mine new car does it slightly worse than the old one did __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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