Funny Rattle noise - The Fix

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FirefighterTony
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
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Funny Rattle noise - The Fix

Post by FirefighterTony »

So for 2 months now I have lived with a metallic rattle noise ( like little metal bits being shook in a tin can ) and for 2 months I have searched far and wide for where it was coming from, nevermind the actual fix!

It was happening in all gears over 2nd between 1800rpm and 3500rpm. it was embarrassing.

I took my chances with the research I had found and decided that it was the turbo actuator rod ( please correct me on tech terms as I am usually incapable of changing my own wheel most of the time )
I emailed VW, I asked no questions, made no fuss or no complaints, I just simply requested a part! a 'Wastegate rattle clip' ... it arrived, I jacked the car up and I fitted myself!

IT WORKED!! PERFECTLY!! No more rattle at all!

I have read many threads on this subject and by the end of them there was no definitive answer as to if it even worked, I am writing this thread to say without doubt... the clip works! £ 13.42 + vat! :)
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martdy
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Rising Blue
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Options: Vienna Leather,Winter Pack,Dynaudio with DAB,PanoRoof,Parking Sensors,Tyre Indicator,Non Smoking Smokers Pack,Cruise control,Folding Mirrors, Prem Mats/Sills,Gt Badge/Metal Pedals,Fiscon Bluetooth.
Location: Swansea

Re: Funny Rattle noise - The Fix

Post by martdy »

http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... =wastegate" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Glad you got it sorted
Rising Blue,DSG,Vienna Leather,Winter Pack,Pano roof,Folding mirrors,Dynaudio/DAB,Park Sensors,Cruise, Flat tyre indicator,Prem Mats+Sills,Metal Pedals,Gt Badge,Fiscon,Covered cup holder/rear cup holders.Now gone Piano Black with new Climate Control
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cookie9561
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Re: Funny Rattle noise - The Fix

Post by cookie9561 »

i take it if the car is out of warranty you have to pay for fix yourself,if its left will any damage be done through time,many thanks for any replies.
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skippy
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
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Options: Sat Nav, Leather, electric fold in mirrors, Dynaudio upgrade.

Now sold, but what a fantastic car!
Location: Bournemouth

Re: Funny Rattle noise - The Fix

Post by skippy »

cookie9561 wrote:i take it if the car is out of warranty you have to pay for fix yourself,if its left will any damage be done through time,many thanks for any replies.
Yes - if out of warranty, I'm afraid you would have to pay for it yourself as it is not a safety issue. It won't cause any damage, I barely noticed it on mine! It was only the experts on this forum that bought my attention to it!
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Billc
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Re: Funny Rattle noise - The Fix

Post by Billc »

FirefighterTony wrote:I emailed VW, I asked no questions, made no fuss or no complaints, I just simply requested a part! a 'Wastegate rattle clip' ... it arrived, I jacked the car up and I fitted myself!
Yup, had mine done by VW as a warranty job nearly 2 years ago. Plenty of threads about it all over the place. Glad you're sorted though :)
Bill in Norfants
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