Quick bit of advice - Passat '98

[Bacon_VII]

Real quick one for you guys. I picked up an old (98) passat TDI a couple of days a go as my chariot for a new job with a 100 mile per day commute. Not a bad example given its age.

Anyway, driving today, when getting to about 60/70 mph there is a god awful noise from underneath the car. Above/below this speed its non-existent. When I parked up and had a look underneath nothing obvious wrong. So I'm suspecting that ther undertray has come adrift and is flapping when at speed a certain speed.

Would strapping it up with wire be sufficient, or does someone know what the bolt sizes are for me to purchase some this weekend ?

Many Thanks.

[Dr G]

For an older car some cable ties or similar will more than do the job.

We get absolutely loads of 'undertray loose' or 'undertray scuffed/split' on the reports which we'll just strap up temporarily for people. Most never bother getting them repaired properly and it doesn't seem to cause any issues.

[Bacon_VII]

Thanks for the info and prompt reply.

Time to get the ramps out when I get home m'thinks.

Cheers