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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Cerialkarpins on 28 October 2012, 14:04

Title: That diesel ticking noise when idling
Post by: Cerialkarpins on 28 October 2012, 14:04
ello, i kno there is a thread for this but still

all of you that have noticed this, do u run your car on v-power?
because im sure mine only started to make the noise after i topped up the tank with it. previously topped up with tescos 99 stuff didnt notice it. although i did have the cambelt changed last month so i'll probs be popping it back just to get it checked over. but yeh just thought id ask it.
Title: Re: That diesel ticking noise when idling
Post by: Ed30DSG on 29 October 2012, 08:20
More likely to be the cambelt tensioner than v-power - fairly common problem, but normally associated with worn tensioners - did they replace the belt only? How about the water pump?
Title: Re: That diesel ticking noise when idling
Post by: Cerialkarpins on 29 October 2012, 18:39
They did the waterpump aswell but I have no idea about the tensiometer. Best check the invoice :p. Cheers for the heads up on them
Title: Re: That diesel ticking noise when idling
Post by: Adam on 29 October 2012, 19:22
Could be the HPFP follower getting abused by the lobe.
Title: Re: That diesel ticking noise when idling
Post by: MS1COYS on 29 October 2012, 20:35
Just FYI my Gti's fuel injectors tick quite a bit louder on V-Power than say Techron or Ultimate, so it could be that.

I remember when I first bought the car, I thought something was f**ked with it, because it sounded like a GTD!
Title: Re: That diesel ticking noise when idling
Post by: Cerialkarpins on 31 October 2012, 18:51
Ello yeh had tensionsers changed I think it  might just be the noise the car makes just never really noticed it before.cheers for all the info guys.
Title: Re: That diesel ticking noise when idling
Post by: topher on 31 October 2012, 20:26
Quote from: Adam on 29 October 2012, 19:22
Could be the HPFP follower getting abused by the lobe.

and they're only £30 from the dealer so probably worth changing anyway if it's never been done. i've always found the FSI engines to be very ticky though