Hello all, Think ive made a boo boo already?

[Felix]

Hey guys (n gals)

I just bought a galant VR4 for what i thought was a "deal" but now im not so sure???

I bought it under the pretence that the stereo needed attention, but on inspection found the speaker wires were missing, and what was classified as a "wheel bearing" has now been diagnosed as the AYC needing new fluid as a best bet if not the system being replaced!!

Anyway i found you lot via google and hope that maybe that someone here might be able to rescue me from this mistake, and give the right advice or help me restore this abused car back to its former glory as i have wanted one since i was young and would love to turn this tragedy into a success!!

Oh btw great site lol

[VR4Kaos]

to the club a small fee of £20 to get yourself full regestration will get you every answer you need from here it full of vr4 experts who have been there done that many times best £20 ive spent since owning my vr4

[Davezj]

what part of the UK are you in.

it would probably be a good idea if one of the members takes a look at it, and give you there best diagnosis.

Edit:-
sorry forgot to do the

Welcome to the club thing, Welcome!

[elnevio]

Do you get any AYC lights working at all?

[Roberto]

Hi Felix.

Welcome to ClubVR4.

The speakers should ba an easy fix, you can get wires through the door wiring loom fairly easily.

The AYC could be a few things, so would advise doing a search on here for more info.

[Turbo_Steve]

Certainly. There are guides for doing the AYC fluid, the wheel bearing, and..weel......we can help with the stereo too


Where in the UK are you?

I reckon you need to budget £400 to fix all those faults, unless the AYC has out-and-out failed, in which case budget £700 if you do the work yourself, and
£550 - £1000 if you want someone from the club to do it.

If you're local, and prepared to learn, someone from the club is liable to come and help you for nuffink.

[AlanDITD]

welcome felix, post up ya location bud!

[Felix]

hey all and thanks

firstly im in harlow essex so if anyones nearby that i could swing it by that would be fab? 2nd 20 quid sounds like a deal lol 3rd wow posted this 10mins ago an loads of responce already i feel better already!!

[Felix]

Do you get any AYC lights working at all?

Yes they come on as i push round roundabouts etc hard btw lol not just general use?

[elnevio]

Does it only make the noise when the AYC lights come on? As this is the common sign of the AYC fluid breaking down.

I'm assuming it's a noise, as you mentioned 'wheel bearing' issue.

[AlanDITD]

hey all and thanks

firstly im in harlow essex so if anyones nearby that i could swing it by that would be fab? 2nd 20 quid sounds like a deal lol 3rd wow posted this 10mins ago an loads of responce already i feel better already!!

you came to the right place bud, not sure whos in essex, but theres alot of members within about half n hour, so you should get sorted no bother!

[Felix]

the noise comes on from about 20mph when i first start moving then continues everytime i accelerate, at first i did agree it was a bearing but it comes from the front nearside an stays from the moment the car moves til i park it pausing only when i let off the accelerator.

[Felix]

Thanks Alan as i said earlier my faith has already been restored purely down to the fact no-one knows me but is already willing to offer advise and help!

[elnevio]

Well, the AYC appears to be working ok - so that can probably be ignored for now.

Is it worse going around corners?

[Felix]

no mate it remains the same which is why i thought it was the wheel bearing in the beggining however ive owned enough dogs to know thats not a bearing and it was highlighted it may be AYC

[Davezj]

if you travel at a constant speed so the noise is audible then go round a corner, does the noise change when going round a left corner or a right corner or just stays the same.

louder noise when doing a right corner suggests a pasenger wheel bearing.
louder noise when doing a left corner suggests a drivers wheel bearing.

[AlanDITD]

what wheels are on it out of interest?

[Felix]

205/50/17 an the tread shows no sign of tracking issues

[Felix]

if you travel at a constant speed so the noise is audible then go round a corner, does the noise change when going round a left corner or a right corner or just stays the same.

louder noise when doing a right corner suggests a pasenger wheel bearing.
louder noise when doing a left corner suggests a drivers wheel bearing.

noise gets louder as i speed up corners make no difference,

[AlanDITD]

transfer box possibly needs an oil change?