Why is my Golf making a rattling noise?
I own a Golf Match 1.6fsi (2008) which has started to make a rattle noise when started on cold mornings. It goes on for at least three minutes and the rattle is heard when the revs drop.
I know this is related to the chain tensioner; the engine was replaced in July/August 2013 with a two year warranty. The noise started a few months after install. I did take it back to the dealer and they said it is a characteristic of the engine and will not result undue wear, tear or damage. What do you think?
I know this is related to the chain tensioner; the engine was replaced in July/August 2013 with a two year warranty. The noise started a few months after install. I did take it back to the dealer and they said it is a characteristic of the engine and will not result undue wear, tear or damage. What do you think?
Asked on 19 March 2015 by fcp
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Put your concerns in writing and send the letter by post office special delivery to the people who replaced the engine. Then it becomes a matter of record. But these engines, and the Peugeot/BMW 1.6 chain cam do suffer timing chain rattle and the rattle doesn't necessarily mean that the chain is about to fail. I heard it again last week in a brand new Peugeot 208GTI Edition 30.
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