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Tuscan
30-01-2007, 08:21 PM
Well inoticed it the last week. Before i fitted the 60mm springs.

Anyway when i pull away at normal speed, just as if you were pulling off the driveway, i get this scraping sound that last for a mere socond or 2 then goes when i am at afew mph or so.
It sounds like a peice of metalbeing dragged across the floor.
Ive checked the wheels etc and nufing is in contact that i can see.
I
t doesn't happen in reverse.
The sound is coming from the front of the car...Im almost certain its the drivers side.

Any suggestions?
mat106
30-01-2007, 08:38 PM
Is the backing plate touching the disc at all. Mine makes all sorts of noises and ive learned to live with them but it can be annoying when it is metal. When you spin the wheel does it make any sound, are the brake pads low as they could be touching the pad backing.
Tuscan
30-01-2007, 08:47 PM
Il look in the morning and let no m8
James
30-01-2007, 09:14 PM
was going to suggest check around the brakes but mat already did lol
Quiksilver_TR
31-01-2007, 12:53 PM
Does it happen when the wheels are on full lock or straight?
Mine makes a similar noise when the clutch is stone cold, just put it down to it being cold and needing a lil while to warm up.
Tuscan
31-01-2007, 08:18 PM
When straight, and probaly when turning but i havnlt listened when im turning.
Its definately a contact noise/loose noise.
scott-gti
03-02-2007, 08:56 PM
I have got the same noise with my GTi mate, still checking mine out, had it on the ramp at work and all sorts, mainly does it in first when the engine is under load, will let you know when i find the problem tho mate.
Tuscan
03-02-2007, 10:18 PM
Cheers mate
scott-gti
13-02-2007, 05:41 PM
Mine was my cold air feed pipe rubbing against the power steering pump, nice ecosse ram air kit fixed that ;)
Tuscan
25-02-2007, 03:58 PM
At last i got aorund to fixing the annoying problem!

The scraping sound was caused by this little bugger...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tuscan_/P1010097.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tuscan_/P1010099.jpg
It was making contacton the brake disc when i pulled away, making a annoying scraping noise.

A cable tie soon sorted it out.
l'ectrics.com
27-02-2007, 08:14 PM
Theres a notch in those balljoint covers that locate up into the split on the strut side, if thats not properly lined up, the notch makes it stick out like that onto the disc.

Have a nose and youll see what im on about.
The notch is facing towards the engine.

They do get bent to hell from balljoint removals as well.