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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: JamesR27 on 24 December 2010, 11:34

Title: Engine noise
Post by: JamesR27 on 24 December 2010, 11:34

Hi,

I was just wondering if other GTI drivers are experiencing a noise in the cold at about 2800 RPM that sounds a bit air or exhaust has a slight blow. It runs perfectly fine except for a slight hesitation in 1st when I am crawling in traffic and want to pick up the throttle for a bit of acceleration. I am not sure if that is normal for the mk6 as the mk5 was always very smooth for me in traffic.

The noise however is a bit strange so thought I would see what others are experiencing if anything?

Title: Re: Engine noise
Post by: Snoopy on 24 December 2010, 12:08

Mine does similar i put it down to the noise generator thing and cold air.

Title: Re: Engine noise
Post by: gizzywizzy on 24 December 2010, 14:37

James

Have you changed the front grille on your car?  It looks similar to the GTD front end but I am sure you have a GTI. :huh:

Title: Re: Engine noise
Post by: Jimble on 24 December 2010, 15:11

I reckon you've probably got the same exhaust rattle as me and few others on here mate, i'm sure some have questioned vw about it but they say it's normal :rolleyes: i also get the slight hesitation in power whilst in traffic so i'd probably say it was normal.
Snoopy, i didn't think euro spec GTI's had that sound wotsit pipe? Or have i made that up? :huh:

Title: Re: Engine noise
Post by: Ess_Three on 24 December 2010, 15:58

Quote from: Jimble on 24 December 2010, 15:11

Snoopy, i didn't think euro spec GTI's had that sound wotsit pipe? Or have i made that up? :huh:

I didn't think so either.
I've found no trace of it on mine...but may have missed it I suppose.

Title: Re: Engine noise
Post by: JamesR27 on 24 December 2010, 20:37

Quote from: gizzywizzy on 24 December 2010, 14:37

James

Have you changed the front grille on your car?  It looks similar to the GTD front end but I am sure you have a GTI. :huh:

No mods, that pic was when the car was just delivered. Hopefully this is a better look

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/MK6/DSC00602.jpg)

Title: Re: Engine noise
Post by: Snoopy on 24 December 2010, 21:30

Quote from: Ess_Three on 24 December 2010, 15:58

Quote from: Jimble on 24 December 2010, 15:11

Snoopy, i didn't think euro spec GTI's had that sound wotsit pipe? Or have i made that up? :huh:

I didn't think so either.
I've found no trace of it on mine...but may have missed it I suppose.

I thought that was the valve on the top of the engine.  :undecided: but maybe im wrong.
I know the mk5 had a sound pipe in the US etc but not the UK but the mk6 is a different engine.
Mine sounds like something opens at certain times to increase noise.

Title: Re: Engine noise
Post by: gizzywizzy on 25 December 2010, 14:34

Quote from: JamesR27 on 24 December 2010, 20:37

Quote from: gizzywizzy on 24 December 2010, 14:37

James

Have you changed the front grille on your car?  It looks similar to the GTD front end but I am sure you have a GTI. :huh:

No mods, that pic was when the car was just delivered. Hopefully this is a better look

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/MK6/DSC00602.jpg)

Looking good, I like the reflex silver.