Believe it or not, I have been driving this little Caddy Pickup since the early 90s, and I remember what it sounded like then, and I know what it sounds like now.
Fact, my engine resonance is drastically reduced from when it had a 1.6D, FF 020 trans and 3.93:1 gears. Its not the same powertrain. and my powertrain is in good to new condition.
As is my Caddy as a whole. Its a daily driver, and maintained so.
Where does the noise originate?
Maybe I should take my phone and hold it in the center of the cab, then move it over to the window. If I do this, noise will start becoming distinct, until I put the sound recorder next to the window, that is rolled up, and it takes on a tornado sound. But I don't think that is necessary, because I know the problem, and I will be the guy fixing it, just as I have been for decades.
I have never in this post had any doubts it was window seals. I originated the topic to ask about the quality of the MK1 warehouse products. I was pleased when a member responded that after installation, it made a difference, and stands behind the product. I said so. I do appreciate that.
I have never called anyone dim, stupid, or grossly too mechanicly inclined to make a rational determination as to the problem with their MK1. Nor will I start now. I'd certainly appreciate it if ego and confidence levels were humbled, on the board. While I certainly know there are some smart men and women on this board, others do not have to be painted the color of stupid to make the point, that a poster is sharp. I also do now expect a blow by blow, picture by picture proof that you are right. Anything posted is appreciated, but I do not expect proof of life, or proof of right. Comments will be taken in advisement good and bad.
My commute is 1.5 hours, and I get to lock it on cruise control and lean and listen for sounds. I am running a good muffler, and I must say, the AAZ is quiet compared to a 1.6D. Mine idles quieter than some TDIs.
Time is a commodity, I don't have a lot of. I will take this little truck off the road, and upgrade it, but it will be done with good products. I probably will post similar pictures that I posted when I repowered it (none), because I am not in the maintaining the website or upgrading the the document thing. I'll just do it to the best I can do.
wolf_walker, you did not rile me, I was actually riled off-line by a board member who has the tenacity to paint everyone stupid colors to impress upon others his sharpness.
Trust me, its the window seals. AGE. It is also firewall seals. There to my knowedge is not yet a firewall kit. Won't be fixing FWSeals with tape or spray foam. I expect my little Caddy to still be on the road in 30 more years, and so I am making the effort to make sure someone stocks parts. The MK1 warehouse guys have my admiration. We should be in the habit of working with good vendors and warning of rougue sellers. To a degree some good work done there on this board. I also want to commend the honest and fairplayers of character who post. I won't be painting others negatively to do it. Apology for the rant.
Wayne
I really would spend a half hour taping up leaks and give an ear-test-drive before spending a fortune unless they are falling apart.
I've driven a lot of VW diesels, they are a noisy motor, noisy trans, noisy injection, and road noise ends up in the cabin brilliantly.
The Caddy has it's own special resonance with the small interior as well. Some people are more sensitive to certain frequency noises
than others, but even at north of 600K my 81 didn't really have any wind noise to speak of compared to the rest of it, the 82@400K
has new door seals but otherwise it's the same bit, but slightly better with firewall insulation added on both sides and a nice interior.
The noise from the injection pump/injectors firing alone is louder than most cars.
My .02usd.
Topic: Caddy Pickup Door Seals (Read 4231 times)
