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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: SunnyP on 02 December 2003, 12:04

Title: Rattle on start up
Post by: SunnyP on 02 December 2003, 12:04

I get a rattle from the engine on starting the car, it's only when firing it up, it sort of sounds like a diesel firing up...I had a lookl under the bonnet and the cover (the big plastic cover that has the 20V Turbo writen on it) is lose, the top screw (closest the windscreen) is loose and it woblles...I think this causes the rattle...is this plausible or could it be something else?

sorry for all the posts but new to the Golf GTi.  :) :)

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: kniterider on 02 December 2003, 14:31

ive got 20v non turb, no rattle on mine on start up, but ive read something that this is quite common on the mk4 20v's check ukmk4 site from links page

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: SunnyP on 02 December 2003, 15:17

Cheers mate, eased my mind, as long as it's a common fault and the engine is not on it's way out..i'll do some investigation over the weekend.

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: SunnyP on 02 December 2003, 15:25

Errr.where is the links page?  :-[

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: Peanut on 02 December 2003, 17:17

hey,

I got a 1.8T  and mine also makes that diesel sound when  i start it up.  you had any luck in resolving it?

thanks.

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: golfvr6 on 02 December 2003, 19:20

What oil are you using? maybe it just needs a flush and a change.

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: Peanut on 02 December 2003, 23:38

Mines only 2 months old!!!

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: Burnsy on 03 December 2003, 06:49

It could be clutch dust in the starter motor which is common on cars with bout 80 k on the clock but nothing to worry about only the noise :)
85 Quid will get you a new starter motor

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: kniterider on 03 December 2003, 14:22

i think your worrying about nothing!!!, should be ok if that new and then youve got warrenty aswell so RELAX and enjoy!

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: stuart on 05 December 2003, 11:13

I have a Seat Leon Cupra, 2003 mod with the 1.8T engine, mine does it most, but not all mornings, or if left to stand for a long time.

I think you will find it is 20 hydraulic valve lifters getting the initial fill of oil.


Stu

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: kniterider on 05 December 2003, 11:54

see told yas someone else would say its nowt serious!! ;D

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: stuart on 05 December 2003, 13:54

Quote from: kniterider on 05 December 2003, 11:54

see told yas someone else would say its nowt serious!! ;D

Must admit, the first time I heard it, which was not long after the car was new, I nearly **** myself ;D

Stu

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: typhoon on 07 December 2003, 02:07

I have a 1.8T Mk 4 with 60,000 on the clock
It had the diesely rattle at start up - worse after being left for a while

My local dealer (Lindvale Southend) diagnosed it as being the cam chain
tensioner not retaining oil pressure.
They changed it under warranty ( I just sneaked in on the time and
mileage limits).
Now it is much better and seems to run a lot smoother too although
that might be the BP Ultimate gas. Third tank full -expensive but good.

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: Peanut on 08 December 2003, 11:30

I know its nowt serious!  its just that ive been driving an oil burner 306 for the last 5 years, and ive finally got my hands on a nice quiet petrol, but everytime i start it up it sounds like my old car! :D

But i'll put up with it coz i love it!!!

Title: Re:Rattle on start up
Post by: jerrysimon on 08 December 2003, 11:45

Well mine is 2 days old and I also note a slight rattle (diesel like) on first start. It's a petrol 1.6.

I also have a stranging ticking on the left hand side as you look under the bonet at low idle  ???

I guess who cares, it's under warranty!

Regards

Jerry