Diesel question!

smokey · 18 Mar 2006 at 13:57

Well, probably more like the holy grail of diesel questions...

How do I get my Diesel Astra to sound less like a Diesel? I love the MPG I get but in the mornings when it's cold and hasn't been started, it is very noisy and although she works fine, I need her to be quiet! Any suggestions at all?

NickXX · 18 Mar 2006 at 14:00

Not much you can do but learn to love it.

I quite liked the noise of my Golf TDI

DaveyD · 18 Mar 2006 at 14:02

Doubt you'd be able to quieten it down very much, as engines are usually made to be quiet as possible anyway. So probably the best way to quiet it down: buy a petrol engine

lordrobs · 18 Mar 2006 at 14:05

If it would fit you could try some of that fire retardant noise surpressing stuff on the underneath of the bonnet but I very much doubt it would make even the slightest bit of difference.

Dolph · 18 Mar 2006 at 14:10

You can paint "Massey Ferguson" down the side and go camoflage

On a more serious note, there isn't much you can do to calm the rattle of an oilburner, it's part of the nature of the beast.

smokey · 18 Mar 2006 at 14:22

Damn... oh well I'd have to live with it, it just seems noisy until it's warmed up a bit - I know other diesels are quieter but it may be because mine has 160k on it

I have another question too, does anyone know if the mk 4 Vauxhall Astra bumper differs between petrol and diesel engines? I need another one but not sure if the mounting bolts differ between variants...

THANKS!