Teething Problems
Discussion
Well, had the Monaro for two weeks now and all in all am pleased with it. However, just a few teething problems that i need to pick everyone's brains about.
First thing is I've noticed that there is an intermittent drip of "something" coming from under the dash of driver's footwell. Its not constant, but you notice that your socks are wet once you have go out of the car. Any ideas?
Also, when driving in slow traffic, and I've got the clutch depressed to change gear, I can hear a squeel coming from somewhere but for the life of me cannot source it. Also, on gear change there is a fair bit of knocking going on. Is this down to the clutch or gearbox, or is this the car just bedding in? Its interesting that if the car is in 1st/2nd gear and foot is off the clutch, the car will want to move from a stationary position, just like an automatic.
When I turn the car off there is a fair amount of rattle going on.
Probably all just teething probs, but annoying at the same time.
First thing is I've noticed that there is an intermittent drip of "something" coming from under the dash of driver's footwell. Its not constant, but you notice that your socks are wet once you have go out of the car. Any ideas?
Also, when driving in slow traffic, and I've got the clutch depressed to change gear, I can hear a squeel coming from somewhere but for the life of me cannot source it. Also, on gear change there is a fair bit of knocking going on. Is this down to the clutch or gearbox, or is this the car just bedding in? Its interesting that if the car is in 1st/2nd gear and foot is off the clutch, the car will want to move from a stationary position, just like an automatic.
When I turn the car off there is a fair amount of rattle going on.
Probably all just teething probs, but annoying at the same time.
Not wanting to be negative, but neither problem appears to be something that has been experienced before. I would get the car back to a dealer and get them to have a luck. It could be clutch fluid that is leaking and that would account for the creeping when in first and second with clutch down.
Good luck....if u need any help you know where i am.
Brian
Good luck....if u need any help you know where i am.
Brian
Like Caspy, I don't recall any Monaro owners posting issues like yours. Don't be alarmed though.
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Here's a few Q's for which the answers may lead to a conclusion or at least help the dealer or us to help you further.
1) Do both feet get wet or is it just one? If one, which one?
1.1) Have you tried wearing wellies?
he he he
2) Does it happen when the car is on, off, or both? If it happens when the car is off, then maybe you could catch a sample in a tub overnight.
3) Are you able to tell whether it smells of anything [other than cheesy feet]
4) Does it have any colour?
5) Is it just the driver's footwell that get's wet or does the front passenger or rear passenger areas get wet also?
6) One for the dealers - Do any of the heater/coolant/AC pipes run through the driver side or are they all on the left along with the heater matrix?
7) If it is clutch fluid, as Caspy suggested, you should be able to check the clutch resevoir under the hood to see if you've lost any.
8) Same for the break fluid.
9) Might also want to check you PAS fluid levels while you're at it.
Several VT/VX members with the 5.7 engine, myself included, have experienced squeeling from the engine bay. The noise is usually heard on cooler or damper mornings initially but as the problem persists the noise is more aparent more of the time.
It is usually down to the primary belt (The big one at the front of the engine) or the secondary/auxillary belt (Smaller one at the front bottom of the engine).
IIRC You have the 6.0 VXR so you won't suffer from the pulley issue (primary pulley was too small on the older 5.7's).
Get your dealer to check the belt tension & verify the belt's integrity (knicks & cracks, etc). A shiny belt indicates it's slipping.
Also check the underside of your MAF Pipe for signes of rubbing. One member posted that his primary belt ate through the pipe. Your MAF Pipe may have dropped slightly causing it to rub.
1) When exactly? On clutch down, whilst shifting gears, or on clutch up?
2) Do you feel anything through the clutch pedel? Any juddering?
3) Check clutch fluid levels
4) Get your dealer to check gearbox fluid levels
P47ThBolt answered this one. It's a useful feature, particularly in the snow on untreated surfaces. Saves just sitting there spinning the wheels.
1) Have you identified a particular area where the noise is coming from? Front or rear of the vehicle? Is it loud or quiet?
2) Is it louder with the windows open?
3) Have you noticed it at any other time? Engine startup, pulling away, slowing down?
I had a intermittent rattle on my VT which was barely noticible when pulling away but became very noticible over rough terrain (british A+B roads). It turned out to be the rear silencer knocking against the heat shield. Slight modification to the shield and all is well again.
All the same there's definately issues that need to be checked out by your dealer.
Having the ability to replicate the issues greatly increses the chance of a successful first time fix. Intermittent problems are usually a pain to troubleshoot so collect as much data as possible.
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Enjoy Kos!
<ATS mode>
Here's a few Q's for which the answers may lead to a conclusion or at least help the dealer or us to help you further.
mose said:
I've noticed that there is an intermittent drip of "something" coming from under the dash of driver's footwell
1) Do both feet get wet or is it just one? If one, which one?
1.1) Have you tried wearing wellies?
he he he 2) Does it happen when the car is on, off, or both? If it happens when the car is off, then maybe you could catch a sample in a tub overnight.
3) Are you able to tell whether it smells of anything [other than cheesy feet
] 4) Does it have any colour?
5) Is it just the driver's footwell that get's wet or does the front passenger or rear passenger areas get wet also?
6) One for the dealers - Do any of the heater/coolant/AC pipes run through the driver side or are they all on the left along with the heater matrix?
7) If it is clutch fluid, as Caspy suggested, you should be able to check the clutch resevoir under the hood to see if you've lost any.
8) Same for the break fluid.
9) Might also want to check you PAS fluid levels while you're at it.
mose said:
I can hear a squeel coming from somewhere
Several VT/VX members with the 5.7 engine, myself included, have experienced squeeling from the engine bay. The noise is usually heard on cooler or damper mornings initially but as the problem persists the noise is more aparent more of the time.
It is usually down to the primary belt (The big one at the front of the engine) or the secondary/auxillary belt (Smaller one at the front bottom of the engine).
IIRC You have the 6.0 VXR so you won't suffer from the pulley issue (primary pulley was too small on the older 5.7's).
Get your dealer to check the belt tension & verify the belt's integrity (knicks & cracks, etc). A shiny belt indicates it's slipping.
Also check the underside of your MAF Pipe for signes of rubbing. One member posted that his primary belt ate through the pipe. Your MAF Pipe may have dropped slightly causing it to rub.
mose said:
on gear change there is a fair bit of knocking going on
1) When exactly? On clutch down, whilst shifting gears, or on clutch up?
2) Do you feel anything through the clutch pedel? Any juddering?
3) Check clutch fluid levels
4) Get your dealer to check gearbox fluid levels
mose said:
in 1st/2nd gear and foot is off the clutch, the car will want to move from a stationary position
P47ThBolt answered this one. It's a useful feature, particularly in the snow on untreated surfaces. Saves just sitting there spinning the wheels.
mose said:
When I turn the car off there is a fair amount of rattle going on.
1) Have you identified a particular area where the noise is coming from? Front or rear of the vehicle? Is it loud or quiet?
2) Is it louder with the windows open?
3) Have you noticed it at any other time? Engine startup, pulling away, slowing down?
I had a intermittent rattle on my VT which was barely noticible when pulling away but became very noticible over rough terrain (british A+B roads). It turned out to be the rear silencer knocking against the heat shield. Slight modification to the shield and all is well again.
mose said:
Probably all just teething probs, but annoying at the same time.
All the same there's definately issues that need to be checked out by your dealer.
Having the ability to replicate the issues greatly increses the chance of a successful first time fix. Intermittent problems are usually a pain to troubleshoot so collect as much data as possible.
</ATS mode>
Enjoy Kos!
mose said:
Its interesting that if the car is in 1st/2nd gear and foot is off the clutch, the car will want to move from a stationary position, just like an automatic.
Cant offer any help for other queries other than what others have posted, but not sure I read this correctly ?
You say the car is in gear with engine running, and your foot is not on the clutch ??
ANY and EVERY car would move under that condition. It cant do anything but try and move forward. Its how a car works.
Assuming the wet is coming from the left hand side, near the clutch pedal? And only really happens when you plant your foot, and around courners? If so, could be, (suspect very highly) that is just the aircondition drip tray.
Way to fix it is to get under the car, and put your hand up and over the transmission. What you will find is a little rubber split. Occasionally what happes is oil, dirt and other stuff creates a seal, and the water can't get out.
Be prepared to get covered in water once you unseal it.
Way to fix it is to get under the car, and put your hand up and over the transmission. What you will find is a little rubber split. Occasionally what happes is oil, dirt and other stuff creates a seal, and the water can't get out.
Be prepared to get covered in water once you unseal it.
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