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Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:37 pm
by Hayzo69
Took my diesel 4x4 for its first wee run today after it's first service (delivered Sat from Dan Sath). I realise I'm sitting on the engine but Jings!
Seems to pull OK. Maybe just not used to older vehicles...
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:40 pm
by Mark Elvin
They are pretty agricultural.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:42 pm
by Bob
Come to Stourport and listen to some.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:45 pm
by Hayzo69
Cheers.
New to all this Bongo stuff. Took the jump without having driven one before.
I might have to investigate sound proofing it.
Nice tight steering though and great visibility.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:57 pm
by Hayzo69
I'll need to get used to it first and try out some camping before I brave
A 'bash'
Still got to sort out an awning and some bits and bobs.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:01 pm
by Jim the Box
Post where you are from maybe someone local to you can have a listen, I'm no use to you I have a v6 petrol, you can hardly hear the engine in the cab.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:08 pm
by Hayzo69
Muirhead (Outside Dundee).
The local garage didn't seem phased by it.
They deal with a lot of vans/commercial vehicles.
Maybe just me.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:31 pm
by MountainGoat
You need an expert to have a listen. When I had a Bongo I was told at one of the area meets that my diesel seemed to be a tad noisy. Took it to a former club member in Edinburgh who used to be a garage manager for a second opinion and was directed to a suitable garage. It was found that three of my tappets were a wee bit loose, when tightened up the engine was a bit quieter.
Tony
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:15 pm
by scanner
Make sure all the engine cover seals are seated properly and there are no gaps in any of them.
The slightest gap will let a lot of sound through.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:23 pm
by Bob
Good point, Scanner, and sometimes on of the clips is left undone.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:59 pm
by Hayzo69
Thanks for the input.
Well I got my 'service' bill back from the local garage.
Oil change and filters etc. New brake pads all round and bits and bobs including cleaning up discs and calipers.
Care to hazard a guess how much it cost?
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:04 pm
by alan
Hayzo69 wrote:I'll need to get used to it first and try out some camping before I brave
A 'bash'
Still got to sort out an awning and some bits and bobs.
no need for a awning a few beers you sleep any where
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:07 pm
by Hayzo69
Aye! Indeed.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:45 pm
by rita
Hayzo69 wrote:Thanks for the input.
Well I got my 'service' bill back from the local garage.
Oil change and filters etc. New brake pads all round and bits and bobs including cleaning up discs and calipers.
Care to hazard a guess how much it cost?
£250.09
Forgot + VAT.
Re: Are the Diesels supposed to be that noisy??
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:51 pm
by Muzorewa
I'd say nearer 400
