benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Dec 18, 2014 20:38:31 GMT
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The noise is a very deep tone. It does quieten down quick on overrun from 2800rpm and at what from 2800rpm it doesn't make the sound. It can be in any gear, part throttle (40-50%) @ 2800rpm.
I don't know if it's connected (and before anyone tells me, I know it's a diesel and they have a narrow power band) but the engine seems to be struggling at the top end of the Rev range? +3000rpm it seems sluggish and lacking torque. Could the exhaust have done this?
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2005 Subaru Forester 2.5XT 1999 BMW E36 318i Touring with OM605 Mercedes Engine 1996 Lada Riva with Honda S2000 Engine
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Dec 18, 2014 18:49:45 GMT
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So, I've recently had a local exhaust fabricator make up a rear silencer for my MK3 Golf TDI. I asked for a similar design to standard, with larger twin outlets from the silencer to fill the bumper recess. I also didn't want there to be any additional noise. I'm happy with it from an aesthetic point of view, but the noise...!
Idle, fine. Normal driving, fine. 2800rpm, part throttle @ 80mph and it drones like hell! It really is just at that point. Really frustrating when on the motorway!
What could be causing it?
I've noticed that the rear silencer isn't a true twin exit. They've used a single exit and then a Y piece to make the twin tailpipes. Could this cause the sound?
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Dec 17, 2014 21:43:20 GMT
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Provisionally sold, thank you for the interest.
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Dec 15, 2014 21:11:20 GMT
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Hi all,
It is with great pleasure I can announce my Volkswagen Golf is now ready to sell. The V5 turned up through the post today!
I will give it a good clean tomorrow morning and it will be available for viewings from Wedsnesday onwards.
Pictures will be uploaded tomorrow!
Please be aware, I have priced the car at £400 and I will not accept a penny less. In parts, the car is worth double.
I require a quick sale and I would like it to go to someone on this forum. The car is not advertised anywhere else at this moment in time.
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Nov 25, 2014 20:26:21 GMT
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Just my 2p worth... I insured a car for a day on temporary cover and managed to tax it for 6 months using the new DVLA system.
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Nov 23, 2014 18:08:43 GMT
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Hi all,
I've had quite a bit of interest in my Golf, more than I imagined. There will be pictures uploaded at some point, so I want to thank the interested parties for their patience.
I just want to reiterate that I'm still waiting for the logbook to turn up after transfering my private plate. So I won't be able to physically sell the car until then. Again, I thank you for your patience.
Once the documents turn up I shall update this thread accordinly and then start arranging viewings.
Thank you,
Ben
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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I'm just in the process of fitting the new discs and pads. Once that's sorted and I've given it a clean I shall post some pictures up.
I've just remember that I've got two pattern front wings and two pattern rear arch repair panels that will be included in the sale too. I'll amend the advert to suit.
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Nov 21, 2014 15:00:59 GMT
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For sale is my '96 Golf Estate. I've owned the car since 17/09/2011. I have recently bought a 3 door MK3 Golf TDI and am in the process of transferring my private plate onto it. Once all the documentation has come through, then the estate will be available to sell.
Details are as follows: 1996 MK3 Golf CL TDI Estate Dragon Green 77000 Miles (will rise slightly) MOT expiry September 16th 2015 3 Former Keepers
Price: SOLD
Bad points: All arches have started to rust. At the moment it's not structural, I've ground it back and painted it with matt black paint. Engine emits a puff of white smoke when initially started after sitting for a long time. I believe this to be a leaking injector as it doesn't smoke when running. The tracking is out, pulls to the left slightly. Bodywork has age related marks, the most noticeable being a scuff to the corner of the NSF bumper. Also, there seems to have been a repair to the rear tailgate at some point. Exhaust rattles on the rear heat guard, it requires adjusting as it's done it since I put the CAT back on. Clutch sometimes sticks down, I believe it needs bleeding. I've developed a temporary solution of putting my foot under the pedal and lifting it up.
Engine & Gearbox: EGR removed and blanked off Suitcase silencer replaced with straight through pipe Upswept Exhaust Backbox CTH gearbox 70mph = 2500rpm. Genuine 50mpg from varied driving with 3 years worth of fill ups to prove.
Cam belt changed at 42409 miles on 29/02/2012 (receipt to prove) Regularly serviced by myself with genuine filters and Halfords 10w40 Part Synthetic Oil Recent new battery The gearbox is smooth (for a MK3) and it goes into every gear. It crunches into reverse like every MK3. However, if you put it into 2nd before selecting reverse, it will stop it from doing so.
Suspension: TA Technix Estate Coilovers Recently new front wishbones Recently new Febi top mounts all round Recently new front discs and pads fitted
Coilovers were greased and taped up before fitting to ensure they don't seize as fast. They are wound pretty low and give a rather firm ride.
Wheels: MK2 GTi 14" Meshed alloy wheels 4x 185/60/14 Yokohama BluEarth tyres
Wheels have been sprayed black, not the best finish but they are all straight and true. Tyres have got plenty of meat left.
Exterior: Colour coded bumpers Colour coded wing mirrors USDM Wing mirror glass Original dealer number plate surrounds Smoked Front Indicators Smoked Side Indicators
Interior: Drivers Airbag Power Steering Manual Windows Heated Rear Screen Heated Mushroom Leather Front Seats Vento Mushroom Leather Rear Seats with Head Rests OEM Rubber Mats Highline Centre Console Leather Handbrake Lever Highline Wooden Gear Knob Kenwood CD Player Rubber Boot Tidy Full Size Spare Wheel Wheel Jack
The leather seats are in fair condition, they have a fair amount of scuffs and marks. The heated function works perfectly and is lovely this time of year. I've used the car to move house, transport car parts and tip runs. So it has the various marks and stains to show from it.
Spares included: Decat pipe Colour coded side strips (need painting) New OSF Pattern Wing New NSF Pattern Wing New OSR Pattern Arch Repair Panel New NSR Pattern Arch Repair Panel
Last MOT advisories: 001: Offside rear (to flexi) Brake pipe slightly corroded 002: Rear (to comp) Brake pipe slightly corroded
I've been as brutally honest as I can with this car. It has ran and ran, with minimal amounts needing spending on it. The car owes me nothing and is a genuine work horse.
Located in Leeds, LS12
Viewing advised, available most days at some point Feel free to contact me via PM
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Last Edit: Feb 26, 2015 21:12:50 GMT by benjy_b
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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How about cutting the wings between the arch and the A pillar, a few inches up from the sill, then spacing it out?
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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I had Nankang AS1's in 175/55/15 flavour fitted to my Smart Car with 8.5" banded Mercedes Steels. For the price, they weren't a bad tyre and they stretched nicely too.
It gets more expensive if you go into 175/50/15 though.
Why is it you need to change the tyre? Is it more the offset/width of the rim you have to change? I would have thought an 8" rim with 195/50/15's would be fine?
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benjy_b
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Bump for a new price, £80, collected
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Sept 29, 2014 17:52:52 GMT
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I put mine on eBay recently, 99p no reserve with the additional cost of postage. It will sell for what someone's willing to pay for it. I got around £5.00.
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Sept 29, 2014 17:32:16 GMT
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For Sale:A genuine dealer accessory Toyota Roof Box with a capacity of 380 litres. All black in colour with red "Toyota" decals on either side. Features:380 litre capacity Near side lid access Pneumatic struts to hold the lid open Central locking, with 3 latching points Supplied with 2 keys Normal fitting kit included T-Track fitting kit included Various U-Bolts included Internal fixing straps Internal netting also supplied Some cosmetic scratches but overall good condition The box is of the full width variety and fit my MK3 Golf Estate very well. It is no longer used and currently stored in my garage. Priced at £80Collected from Leeds, LS12Any questions, feel free to ask.
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Last Edit: Feb 26, 2015 21:12:32 GMT by benjy_b
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Sept 29, 2014 17:03:34 GMT
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Any further developments on this car?
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Sept 9, 2014 17:15:09 GMT
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Jun 10, 2014 18:01:16 GMT
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Bump
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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May 26, 2014 12:29:18 GMT
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For Sale:
Four 15 x 7 Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2 ET35 4x100 Black 195/50/15 82H Uniroyal MS Plus 77 Winter Tyres
SOLD collected from Batley, WF17
One rim has a fair amount of curb rash and the others have varying chips. All straight and true. The tyres are pretty much shot and one has a slow leak.
Pictures and measurements of tread can be supplied.
Any questions, feel free to PM me.
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Last Edit: May 31, 2016 7:24:29 GMT by benjy_b
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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May 22, 2014 13:06:37 GMT
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correction, they are Eibach and 15mm
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benjy_b
Yorkshire and The Humber
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May 22, 2014 13:04:47 GMT
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I've got a pair, H&R 4x100 VW hub centric fitment, located in Leeds
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