GolfGTIforum.co.uk
Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: jeremy20jeremy on 14 April 2011, 09:12
-
Hi All
I bought an edition 30 as a result of some recommendations on here about 3 years ago and really enjoy it. However, yesterday a knocking sound materialized from the under the bonnet slightly to the left hand side. It's got louder today and seems to disappear when I press the accelerator?
Any ideas, info would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Jem
-
Cv Joint?
Does it do it whilst driving , or sat stationary?
Trying to establish if its a drivetrain issue, or engine issue :smiley:
-
Hi There
It only happens when driving and I'm not accelerating or braking ie coasting. When I do both the noise disappears, really weird.
Thanks
Jem
:nerd:
-
Possibly a loose front ARB mounting. Under accelleration/decelleration it would knock once and then be pinned. Under coasting it would knock in an irregular, but loud fashion.
-
Cheers Hurdy
True to form it was, suggested it at a VW garage in Herzogenaurach (I live in Germany) and they identified it straight away without clocking up "research time"
Much appreciated
Jem
:smiley:
-
You're welcome :cool:
Good to know I get it right sometimes :laugh: