87.5 CGT noises

[Peter Guthrie]

Sounds like my Passat did!

The starter motor bolt is not withdrawing fast enough (if at all).
Check the solenoid.

Peter

Chris wrote:
> 
> Whenever I start my 87.5 Coupe GT, just after I disengage the starter, it sounds as though
> a high-pitched Donald Duck is caught in my engine some where.  It seems like a metallic
> rattling or grinding.  It kind-of takes away from the pleasure of starting such an,
> otherwise, nice-sounding engine.  The sound only lasts for a second or two, till the
> engine settles down to idle.
> 
> Also, when I am driving along shifting gears, a little bumble-bee sounding buzz coming
> from the instrument panel has started to sound in the last few weeks.  Most of the time it
> is just for a fraction of a second.  In my '82 Coupe, I think I remember this happening
> and the problem was oil pressure (I think).  However, in this coupe, I don't see the oil
> light coming on.  The buzz seems to be happening mostly when the engine isn't quite warm
> yet.
> 
> Lastly, the engine is strong (157,000 miles), but I think it's burning some oil.  I hadn't
> notice this till I put in Castrol full synthetic last month.  Now it seems to be losing a
> half-quart every two weeks.  I don't see any leaks.
> 
> Your help is much appreciated.  Please advise.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chris Lydiksen
> MotorCities.com, Inc.
> http://www.MotorCities.com

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