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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: InsightMusic on 30 April 2019, 13:39

Title: Constant Engine Noise After Rebuild
Post by: InsightMusic on 30 April 2019, 13:39

Hi all,

Recently did a complete engine rebuild of a Mk2 1.8L engine, however after some miles of breaking the new engine in, a constant noise can be heard in which I'm really struggling to pinpoint in terms of it's location.

Is there a method I can use to localise where and what may be causing the noise?

I have a video uploaded to YouTube which you can view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO7X50utbXI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO7X50utbXI)

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

- Stefan

Title: Re: Constant Engine Noise After Rebuild
Post by: Simeon on 30 April 2019, 16:35

Remove your aux belt and run it briefly to see if noise goes away, could be bad bearings in water pump or alternator

Title: Re: Constant Engine Noise After Rebuild
Post by: InsightMusic on 30 April 2019, 16:38

Thanks for the reply!

I will definitely try that, thanks. The alternatior and water pump were new additions to the rebuild, but the power steering pump wasn't. Maybe that's on its way out?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Constant Engine Noise After Rebuild
Post by: Simeon on 30 April 2019, 16:59

Could be, no guarantee that new parts are not faulty either..