Rough Engine Noise on cold start (R36)

**R36Driver888** · 25-03-2009, 01:25 PM

Just a quick question for fellow R36 owners...

I notice on start up every morning a really loud and rough idle... Does anyone else have this experience?

**rays5150** · 25-03-2009, 01:56 PM

yeah, i get that, i think its part of the engine prep/warm up cylce.....not sure though.

**First VW** · 25-03-2009, 03:40 PM

yup, its normal, all the cars I have had from new to old, they do it.

**Autopia** · 25-03-2009, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by First VW

yup, its normal, all the cars I have had from new to old, they do it.

Are you referring to just VW's or all makes?

**Steve** · 25-03-2009, 10:37 PM

I like the way my R36 sounds lumpy when I start it up... it's a very nice sound

**VASR36** · 25-03-2009, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Steve.

I like the way my R36 sounds lumpy when I start it up... it's a very nice sound

Me too, I love the sound whern i start it up when its cold!! Sounds like a little V8!!

**First VW** · 26-03-2009, 07:56 AM

All makes =)

**passatpout** · 26-03-2009, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by First VW

All makes =)

Try a '62 Austin-Healey Sprite with a BMC A-series 1110cc engine, twin SU, that hasn't run for 6 months over winter, with manual choke and a 3.5" exhaust.. then drive it on a warm day, getting vapour locks whilst running..

**Swallowtail** · 26-03-2009, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by passatpout

Try a '62 Austin-Healey Sprite with a BMC A-series 1110cc engine, twin SU, that hasn't run for 6 months over winter, with manual choke and a 3.5" exhaust.. then drive it on a warm day, getting vapour locks whilst running..

Just curious... why on earth would you want a 3.5" exhaust on a non-turbo 1110cc engine?

Ever heard of back-pressure?

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