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Mk5 GTI HELP!!
Joee432:
Hello, recently brought a VW golf mk5 GTI 2005 55 plate!
Engine rattles very loud on tick over (sounds tappety)
Cars done 113500 miles
And has full service history!
Anyone could help me, much appreciated thanks Joe!!
AJG09:
Do a search mate, these cars are tappety. Plenty of youtube videos etc, and compare the sound to your own to see if yours sounds excessive
john87:
True, the GTI sounds slightly louder than a non direct-injected petrol engine, but a severe rattle on tickover is most likely pointing to your cam chain and/or tensioner needing replaced.. it's a common problem, particularly on early GTI's.
Do a search for 'cam chain' or 'chain rattle' and you should find plenty info :happy2:
Pesky jones:
Before you jump to the cam chain/tensioner - it could just be the injectors, which is normal. They are noisy engines
Joee432:
The car actually has a belt, so it can't be that! I've been told it's the oil tappets!? Could that be that or not!?
Thanks for all your replys!
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