# Stranded in Detroit! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 16, 2011, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541 "2011-08-16T04:44:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ItsOver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/itsover/32/5431_2.png) [@ItsOver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ItsOver)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/1 "2011-08-16T04:44:17Z")
So, my piece of shit TDI decided to break in the best possible city in the North-East. Driving through Detroit, and I go to shift into first, and hear a crazy clunking noise, as if two wrong sized gears are fighting each other off. Shift back to neutral, clutch in and try to shift back to first and it goes in. I didn’t know what to think of it, so I keep driving. A few minutes later it starts making the noise once out of every few gears I shift. So, I pull over, jack the car up. There is coolant leaking from somewhere higher. There is heat radiating from the gearbox inside the car. The car is significantly louder than it should be, and boost is not kicking in. Anyone have similar problems in the past? I don’t want to take my car to some hood ass shop down here and be stuck paying a shit ton of money. I was thinking it was the driveshaft, after reading up on VWVortex. But, after talking to Josh about his driveshaft problems, it may not be. I was going to swap the Tranny fluid this morning and see how that turns out. Notes: Car is a 1999.5 VW Golf TDI. 1.9, manual. :fail: It makes the crazy clunking noise when I shift gears fast, when I let off the gas quickly, or accelerate quickly. Metal noise is coming from what sees to be the tranny. The car is louder than usual. Boost does not seem to be kicking in. Gearbox is hot inside the car. ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/2 "2011-08-16T05:19:46Z")
sounds like diff failure… Id get on tdi club and find a local GURU (they have a list of trusted mechanics, I’m on that list for buffalo) to where you are. and or ask around on tdi club. But the coolant leak should not be from the transmission that would be a separate problem. ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/3 "2011-08-16T05:36:34Z")
In also on the diff failure. Save yourself the whole guru BS and buy a used transmission. Egt, dqy, or ebj transmission codes only. Should be around 450 used, anything more is a rip off. -Alex Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/4 "2011-08-16T05:54:02Z")
Yeah I said differential last night, but I literally know nothing about VWs. ---
**Author:** ![ItsOver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/itsover/32/5431_2.png) [@ItsOver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ItsOver)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/5 "2011-08-16T05:57:21Z")
Fuck life. Will I be able to make it back to Buffalo without fucking anything else up? The coolant leak is just a worn feed line, I checked it out. Edit: I should have bought Sobo’s TDI. =[ ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/6 "2011-08-16T06:12:07Z")
If something mechanical is wrong and generating enough heat that you’ve noticed a difference inside the car, driving it a long distance probably isn’t going to help. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/7 "2011-08-16T06:19:24Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > If something mechanical is wrong and generating enough heat that you’ve noticed a difference inside the car, driving it a long distance probably isn’t going to help. +1 Being stranded in Detroit is bad, but being stuck on the side of the highway is worse. From the noise and heat it sounds like complete failure isn’t far off. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/8 "2011-08-16T06:23:38Z")
Where are you? I have only dealt with big box shops (Belle Tire) here for minor stuff like oil changes and OEM dealers for warranty claims then have Don hook me up when I need something else back in Buffalo. Head up to woodward tonight if you are still around. At least enjoy some classic cars while you are in town. ---
**Author:** ![ItsOver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/itsover/32/5431_2.png) [@ItsOver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ItsOver)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/9 "2011-08-16T06:27:27Z")
I’m in Dearborn. Apparently there isn’t a Euro repair shop within an hour of here. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/10 "2011-08-16T06:42:45Z")
> [@ItsOver](#): > > I’m in Dearborn. Apparently there isn’t a Euro repair shop within an hour of here. Ok well then your not going to get shot in the hood, just don’t make any terrorist jokes. As for euro shops; I haven’t owned one since I have been out here, but I have heard good things about this place, but it is higher end and not real close to where you are though; > **[\#1 European Car Service & Sales — Auto Europe](https://autoeuropeservicesales.com/)** > > EXPERT EUROPEAN CAR SERVICE AND SALES Expert Car Service & SalesCars for SaleService Storage Service – Repair – Maintenance – Restoration on all European Brands You can click to schedule your service using button below. Schedule Service New –... ---
**Author:** ![nytalonTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nytalontsi/32/5399_2.png) [@nytalonTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nytalonTSi)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/11 "2011-08-16T06:58:11Z")
Damn that sucks Kevin. I would think there was a Euro shop close by, cause that’s all we drive. Maybe now you can pick up the language:P ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/12 "2011-08-16T07:27:26Z")
Maybe this site will help I found on google: > **[Volkswagen Repair Shops in Detroit, MI | Independent Volkswagen Service in...](https://www.vcarshops.com/near/detroit-mi/)** > > Reviews on independent Volkswagen repair in Detroit, MI. VCarShops.com is the most comprehensive directory of Detroit, MI independent mechanics. We’ll help you find a Volkswagen service professional. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/13 "2011-08-16T07:40:44Z")
> [@1G2GDSM](#): > > Maybe now you can pick up the language:P Or a WIFE! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Haenszel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e68b1a/32.png) [@Haenszel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Haenszel)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/14 "2011-08-16T07:46:39Z")
If you want some place to work on it yourself, a friend has a farm/barn about 45 mins from there. I can put you in contact with him. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/15 "2011-08-16T07:50:26Z")
Bummer man, I think we called that one. I hope you get home ok. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/16 "2011-08-16T08:37:20Z")
☹ ---
**Author:** ![ItsOver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/itsover/32/5431_2.png) [@ItsOver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ItsOver)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/17 "2011-08-16T08:54:43Z")
Update: Found a shop, threw it on a lift. Motor mount snapped, motor and tranny shifted, put stain on CV boot from all of the weight shifting. So, $200 to drill the broken motor mount bolt out, and replace it. This doesn’t necessarily mean that other shit isn’t fucked up. Josh: Go buy out a Detroit car forum so that I can find cheaper labor next time I get stranded here. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/18 "2011-08-16T08:57:09Z")
Nice!! Get home safe ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/19 "2011-08-16T09:12:54Z")
Just get home ASAP so I can get the rest of those Z pics! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ItsOver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/itsover/32/5431_2.png) [@ItsOver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ItsOver)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2011, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541/20 "2011-08-16T09:18:24Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > Just get home ASAP so I can get the rest of those Z pics! 🙂 FUUUU! I’m going to photoshop vinyl dicks on your car, in all of your raw photos. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stranded-in-detroit/215541.md?page=2)