Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2002 TDi(110bhp) - Vibration/knocking

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Mon 10 Dec 2007 19:04
2002 TDi(110bhp) - Vibration/knocking - Pappasmurf
Hi

Asking on behalf of a mate.He has an 02 Passat TDI (110) with approx 70k on the clock.In the last couple of weeks he has noticed/felt a vibration at lower speeds/revs.Sitting at idle and revving produces a strong vibration in the engine and a 'knocking' sound.Although the car seems to be ok at higher speeds,he has became obessessed with the noise.Any ideas on what it could be? Timing belt was done at the correct interval

John

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/12/2007 at 19:25

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Mon 10 Dec 2007 20:05
2002 TDi(110bhp) - Vibration/knocking - Screwloose

A dual-mass flywheel on it's last legs would be one likely candidate.

Get it checked urgently - if one of those disintegrates the damage is widespread.
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Mon 10 Dec 2007 21:59
2002 TDi(110bhp) - Vibration/knocking - Pappasmurf
Thanks.That's what a mechanic had 'guessed' but this site has always been great for getting inputs into problems.The more opinions help to minimise the guesswork!!!
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