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Sat 24 Oct 2009 18:10

07 1.6 noise on cold start - mowki

Loud, ticking noise when I start the engine in mornings, worse when i press gas pedal, and reverse out of drive, usually gone by the time I get to the end of the road.
Been present for past 14 months, been to VW dealer car purchased from twice, first said nothing wrong, then when i booked in for 2nd review said it was a loose fuel pump cable hitting of the inside panel which they secured.
Service manager came out with me and said the noise was 'normal' but by this time car not cold, (I had driven to garage.)
Oil always kept within specified limits and with recommended oil as well.
Car is due back in for servicing next week, I have arranged for it go in day before so it is cold and I will be there when they start it.
Appreciate noises difficult to diagnose , but beinning to feel i am being fobbed off as a female driver!

Someone has suggested it may be hydraulic tappets , dealer did not think so ....any advice would be great thanks!

Obviously keen to get this resolved while car still under warranty.

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