dan_a 1 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi all,Don't know if many of you are in or around Wiltshire but wondered if anyone could recommend a good independent garage in the area. Don't want to go to the main stealer if I can help it!Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
dan_a 1 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Bump Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Not sure of any in Wiltshire but plenty in Hampshire. What is it that you need doing? Link to post Share on other sites
dan_a 1 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thanks for your reply Bungy. I have a strange noise coming from the left front of the engine that no-one has been able to diagnose so I would like to take it somewhere where they know the VR6 engine. Also I have wondered whether running diagnostic software might throw something up? Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I know it is a journey but I have the full version of VCDS if you want a scan. Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Front left as you look at it with bonnet open or when in the car could be either belt tensioner or timming chains. These make funny noises when there on there way out. Link to post Share on other sites
dan_a 1 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I know it is a journey but I have the full version of VCDS if you want a scan.Where are you Bungy and how much would you charge? Link to post Share on other sites
dan_a 1 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Front left as you look at it with bonnet open or when in the car could be either belt tensioner or timming chains. These make funny noises when there on there way out.Front left when you look at it with the bonnet open. The belt tensioner is fine. Me and a mechanic friend took out the air box and removed the belt and checked all the pulleys and everything is fine inc. the tensioner pulley bearing. The water pump was replaced a month ago.It only makes the noise when up to temp and only when the engine is idling. It hasn't effected the performance or engine temps in any way. It sounds like a bearing but I now know it's not. It's so hard to locate where it's coming from! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I'm in Southampton at J7 of the M27. I can do a scan of your car and there is no charge if it helps. I have a fair idea of what it might be but i'd have to hear it. Link to post Share on other sites
dan_a 1 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I'm in Southampton at J7 of the M27. I can do a scan of your car and there is no charge if it helps. I have a fair idea of what it might be but i'd have to hear it.According to Google maps you are less than 60 miles away so I may well take you up on your offer, thanks. All the local garages seem to want at least 1/2 hour labour just for diagnostics. As you clearly know your stuff it'll be worth the blast down! I'll PM you to discuss further if that's cool. Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 If I can help then feel free to pop down...I'm not promising anything though.... Link to post Share on other sites
dan_a 1 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I appreciate that, I don't expect a magic wand but another opinion from someone who knows the motor would be great. Plus it means a nice blast down the A36! Will PM you. Link to post Share on other sites
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