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Title: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: leigh3292 on 26 February 2013, 09:49

I was wondering if anyone could help me,
I have a mk3 8valve golf gti R reg 1998 model ,
its done approx 127k miles and a couple of weeks ago i started hearing some funny noises whenever i revved the engine, either when its hot or cold,
the best way i can describe the nosise is a sort of flapping or whooshing noise.
Any replies would be appreciated,
cheers leigh

Title: Re: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 26 February 2013, 09:56

I think you will find majority of the 8V GTI sound like that. "Dirty Sound" i call it  :grin:

Me brother took my car to work last week, and some lad says is that "Supercharged" lol. Me brother says yeah it is  :laugh:

Title: Re: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 February 2013, 10:13

Vacuum pipe leaking or cracked manifold possibly.

Title: Re: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: boneybradley on 26 February 2013, 10:27

breather pipes are a common issue, also worth checking the pipe with the green bungs (rear of engine).

and as said vw manifolds also seem to be crack happy!

Title: Re: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: tweed on 26 February 2013, 10:41

I always thought it was Cambelt tensioner. When I've replaced them on both 16v and 8v the sound has gone.

It's king of a whooshing sound 

Title: Re: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 February 2013, 10:46

Those to,  tensioner and water pump i changed a few months ago were bloody noisey and sounded like a dodgy exhaust manifold.

Title: Re: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: javalin on 26 February 2013, 12:17

worth checking the airbox is put together correctly - if the top isn't aligned correctly you get a whoosh noise.

Try and pinpoint the area, if somebody else rev's the car.

Title: Re: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: Gavv8 on 26 February 2013, 19:28

Just be excited that you have something for once that 16v and vr owners don't.. :smiley:

Title: Re: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 26 February 2013, 19:30

A working car?

Title: Re: Strange noise from engine bay
Post by: Gavv8 on 26 February 2013, 19:32

I didn't want to say anything.. :wink: