GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Did you use new stretch hardware, and proper torque sequence on the install?
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Chirping/squealing when turning left.
- Thread starter Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
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Did you use new stretch hardware, and proper torque sequence on the install?
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
Ready to race!
- Location
- Rhode Island
I reached out to them before I did this "surgery" and they immediately responded and offered to look at it. Im pretty happy with their response. The only issue is that it will be hard to determine if this was truly a defect or an installing issue.
I really blame VW here, since the crank pulley uses a scalloping pattern to mate to the timing sprocket, instead of a being keyed in (foolproof) like nearly every other engine in existence.
It's very easy to bolt the pulley in slightly askew, as the VW holder tool will only mate to the VW pulley.
The good news is, this isn't catastrophic, it's just probably going to cause a slight oil leak out of the pulley hole. I've done a front main seal on a gen 2 engine, it's not that bad, and on gen 3 the charge pipe isn't in your way so it's a bit easier.
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I really blame VW here, since the crank pulley uses a scalloping pattern to mate to the timing sprocket, instead of a being keyed in (foolproof) like nearly every other engine in existence.
It's very easy to bolt the pulley in slightly askew, as the VW holder tool will only mate to the VW pulley.
The good news is, this isn't catastrophic, it's just probably going to cause a slight oil leak out of the pulley hole. I've done a front main seal on a gen 2 engine, it's not that bad, and on gen 3 the charge pipe isn't in your way so it's a bit easier.
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GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
That's great they're willing to at least look into it. If nothing else it's a learning experience and might help them with development or someone with install in the future
Firstboost
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- East Bay Area
Subscribed for their response. Just had one installed on my R.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
Ready to race!
- Location
- Rhode Island
So, good news, I don't see a leak. Better news, the front main seal doesn't require replacing the pan, just the $7 rubber ring.
I'll replace it on my next oil change.
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I'll replace it on my next oil change.
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Zer0DazE
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- Location
- Winchester, VA
I'm glad you found it. My squeak has turned into a rattle (low speed, more so when turning). This damn car now rattles like a 90's Civic.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
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- Location
- Rhode Island
Never fun
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Luvs2speed
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- US
Damn, I have replaced almost everything else, well the dealer has, thinking it couldn't be the Fluidmpr. I still cannot understand why turning left or cold starts make it worse. Mine was installed by the dealer, and was silent for 10k miles so I still don't get how this would develop after use.
I don't want to go through removing mine. I guess I just have to keep an eye on it and check for leaks.
I don't want to go through removing mine. I guess I just have to keep an eye on it and check for leaks.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
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- Rhode Island
Yea same, this make literally zero sense, but... There it is.
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Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
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- Rhode Island
So here is what all the noise was about...
As you can see, something was carving that groove, and unevenly. Sadly I had bolted the old damper on before I noticed this so I didn't get to look. But nothing looked off when I was looking, and the diameters looked the same when I compared the two pulleys.
Will be sending to Fluidampr this week for analysis.
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As you can see, something was carving that groove, and unevenly. Sadly I had bolted the old damper on before I noticed this so I didn't get to look. But nothing looked off when I was looking, and the diameters looked the same when I compared the two pulleys.
Will be sending to Fluidampr this week for analysis.
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shovelhd
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Western MA
I had this same issue, but my crank pulley is stock, not a Fluidamper. The OEM pulley had a groove cut into it from metal on metal contact. This is the main cause of the chirping. There is a TSA out for it. The dealer replaced the pulley (harmonic balancer), seal, and bolt. The serpentine belt was chewed up on the edges, so I had them replace it, but I had to pay for the belt as it is a wear item. No extra labor charge since the belt has to come off anyway. The chirping is gone, for now. The engine runs a bit smoother at idle and off idle.
This is only the second warranty issue I've had on this car, which I bought pre-owned with 11K miles. The other issue was a failed hatch light switch, which to be fair, could have been caused by the previous owner slamming the hatch closed.
This is only the second warranty issue I've had on this car, which I bought pre-owned with 11K miles. The other issue was a failed hatch light switch, which to be fair, could have been caused by the previous owner slamming the hatch closed.
yayareagti
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- bay area
Sorry to bump old topic. Is there a diy on the seals? Special tools needed?