Please Help! Getting the dreaded diesel noise fixed...

[cojomo2]

Where are you from mate?

Dublin

[PDT]

pull the dipstick out with the engine running, does the noise change?

nope, it doesn't..out of curiosity , if it did, what would this indicate?

Possibly a breather issue. the engine note should change quite drasticly when the dipstick is removed. check the dipstick tube isnt cracked and none of the pcv pipes under the engine cover arent loose/leaking.

[McK]

hi,

I have a 2006 GTI. It makes the exact same noise as in that movie, and as in what you have described.
I'm also fairly sure it is the timing chain and will have it replaced eventually.

I've read several acounts from people on a Danish VAG forum, with that stupid clattering noise.
Their engine was the 2.0 FSI(no turbo). For them the noise was fixed by replacing chain and tensioner. Be aware that the timing is a tricky job to adjust so double check that it is absolutely correct afterwards(ally yourself with an expert in VAG-com)

Btw lifting the dipstick with the motor running, definately changes how it sounds and runs on my car.
Also please update the forum with the results if you deside to get the chain done. 

/McK

[cojomo2]

hi,

I have a 2006 GTI. It makes the exact same noise as in that movie, and as in what you have described.
I'm also fairly sure it is the timing chain and will have it replaced eventually.

I've read several acounts from people on a Danish VAG forum, with that stupid clattering noise.
Their engine was the 2.0 FSI(no turbo). For them the noise was fixed by replacing chain and tensioner. Be aware that the timing is a tricky job to adjust so double check that it is absolutely correct afterwards(ally yourself with an expert in VAG-com)

Btw lifting the dipstick with the motor running, definately changes how it sounds and runs on my car.
Also please update the forum with the results if you deside to get the chain done.  

/McK

Hey,

Thanks for the info. I have to correct an earlier post, my engine does indeed make a different noise( and not a very good one) when I pull out the dipstick while the engine is at idle, this is normal I take it.

My option is to
A) replace chain and tensioner , probably costing about 300-350 euro, or
B) replace chain, tensioner, adjuster/variator , valve and cover..costing about 1,000 euro

If I do A, and it doesn't work, and then have to do B it will cost about 1,200 euro...

Really unsure about what to do..money is very tight at the moment :(

Edit: is yours a DSG? If so, when you put it into N, does the noise quieten down a bit?

[robdf2]

pull the dipstick out with the engine running, does the noise change?

nope, it doesn't..out of curiosity , if it did, what would this indicate?

Possibly a breather issue. the engine note should change quite drasticly when the dipstick is removed. check the dipstick tube isnt cracked and none of the pcv pipes under the engine cover arent loose/leaking.

just out of curiosity i pulled my dipstick out today with the engine running , the engine ran lumpy when pulled out which i think you guys mean when the engine note changes , but added to this there sounded like an air leak which sounded like it was coming from my front pcv valve , put the dipstick back in and air leak gone pull it out and air leaks back , is this normal?
sorry to hijack your thread 

[robdf2]

anyone?
pulled my dipstick out today and thought i would log my car on tickover my missfire count went mad
had fault code air leak
but why does it sound like my pcv valve is leaking?

[matsu]

mine also sounds like the vid but a tad louder i believe-gonna chek the dipsick thingy later now.......
matsu

[adamf]

Sorry to pull an old thread up but need some advice.

I also have the dreaded noise once the car is warm. It was in need of a cambelt change at 48000 miles anyway so I went all out and got timing belt kit, water pump and the timing chain and tensioner. But I do still have that poxy noise. Really getting to me now. Does anybody know what it could be now. I have read that my engine (AXX) isn't really affected by the cam follower so was wondering if it would be the adjuster for the cam chain. I was told by a friend at TPS thay this is about 200 quid. Would I need to buy another chain and tensioner to replace this or can I use the one I bought and fitted last month?...

All your help would be muchly appreciated