MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: sean140 on February 20, 2014, 08:44:25 am
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Hey, Driving home yesterday from work, I pulled up at the lights and noticed that the engine sounds really loud, Like a loud ticking noise, Similar to a 1.0 corsa. Before yesterday it was fine and ran a lot quieter then what it does now. No engine management light has come on yet, But i am expecting it to soon
This is on my 1.4 TSI Golf (56). Does anyone have any ideas what it could be?
I'm going to sell this car this year, I've had nothing but trouble with this TSI engine.
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Seems a daft one but start with basics and check oil level.
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As above oil level would be my first check!
Also alternator pulley clutch when failing cause some interesting noises just a thought
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Thanks for the reply guys, I checked the oil level this morning and it was near full.
The timing chain tensioners? have been replaced twice on this car already.
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Not sure what to do now, There is no engine management light so i'm guessing nothing will show on the diagnostic? or is that wrong?
Also, For the past week, I could feel like a misfire or something like that when it pulls in 3.
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have you got any loss of power from idle to 3k revs? or any coolant loss? Or does it make this noise Louder from cold start for about 3 or 4 seconds?
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I had a 1.4 TSI before this, needed a lot of expensive repairs last year. The timing chain needed replacing in the Summer as it developed a loud rattling noise similar to this , the variator (camshaft adjustor) needed replacement at the same time then a couple of months later it needed a new turbo.
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I've had enough of the TSI, Last year i spent over £2k on issues like new ECU, new egr valve and new coil packs.
I have took a video so you can hear the sound of the engine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNDbuNr_iTQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player/ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNDbuNr_iTQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player/)
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You mentioned the tensioner has been done, but was the actual chain replaced? They are prone to stretching over time resulting in poor running and eventually jumping a cog causing major engine damage
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You mentioned the tensioner has been done, but was the actual chain replaced? They are prone to stretching over time resulting in poor running and eventually jumping a cog causing major engine damage
I can't remember tbh. I would have to check my paperwork. I had a lot of work done at the same time as having an oil leak fixed, Which was costly on labour alone.
Has anybody watched that video and have an idea? Started it this morning in the freezing cold and it was hardly noticeable for the first 5 - 10 mins
webuyanycar are willing to pay more then my settlement fee for this car. So if need be, I could go down that route.
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That's the same place mine ended up! They didn't even test drive it.
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That's the same place mine ended up! They didn't even test drive it.
Was it an easy process?
Going to look for a GTI or Edition 30 after i get rid of this TSI.
I also went through 5 coil packs, within a year, All done at Vw
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Very easy and painless, much better than I expected. Knocked a little off the price quoted but it still worked out as more than I was offered elsewhere. Hoping my GTI should be a lot more reliable.
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More 1.4 TSI horrors it seems! My 1.4 tsi 122 in my MK6 is the only one that seems to work ok but the question is for how long :/ :scared:
Juggling whether to keep it and endure the painful bills or shift it while its running sweet?
Was talking to a VW tech who said VW knows these are a common problem and willing to give around 70% goodwill on repairs around the timing chain etc if the car is maintained regularly. Was yours serviced regularly and whats your mileage?
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Mine had its timing done last may, So it's not even been a year yet.
The TSI i have is the twin charged engine. It has been alright since last July/August, But seems when something breaks on these engines, It's not cheap to do anything.
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Very easy and painless, much better than I expected. Knocked a little off the price quoted but it still worked out as more than I was offered elsewhere. Hoping my GTI should be a lot more reliable.
I'm going to quote that on uk-mkivs haha
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Very easy and painless, much better than I expected. Knocked a little off the price quoted but it still worked out as more than I was offered elsewhere. Hoping my GTI should be a lot more reliable.
I'm going to quote that on uk-mkivs haha
Lol well to be fair the main reason I got the gti was I wanted something faster and more interesting. The 1.4 tsi was fine when I sold it but had given me a bit of grief over the past year. My advice for anyone considering one is warranty is essential!
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I do not know whether it was maybe my bad luck ot the fact I have an TSI(170) but within 3 months of having mine I got the Engine Management Light and loss of all power with Engine shuddering. Ended up it was some cracked pistons so in the end it cost 2500 for a new engine to be fitted, then new fuel regulator at 250 and a few other bits. All in all it cost over 3k but luckily the garage took on the bill with a £500 contribution from me.
I love the car but when putting my foot down I am so conscious of something going bang when pushing the engine :driver:
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Arranging for wewillbuyyourcar to come and buy the car this week, They are giving me over my settlement fee.
Hopefully it goes well and i can get rid of this car, Totalled my bills up last night, In 18 months i have spent just under £2.5k with engine problems.
I will be looking for an Edition 30 next i think.
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For anyone interested.
I sold my car earlier to wewillbuyyourcar, Guy came around 9am this morning, Did his inspection, Found my inner bald tyres lol They offered me £300 less than what they originally offered me, Still, It's paid off my settlement fee.
Just glad to get rid of the TSI which has caused me nothing but trouble!
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Good job! Time to buy that GTI then :happy2:
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Good job! Time to buy that GTI then :happy2:
I'm not sure what to get next, I would love to get an Edition 30