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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: MarkFiveGTI on 25 October 2008, 17:56

Title: Engine Noise???
Post by: MarkFiveGTI on 25 October 2008, 17:56
I have had my Mk5 GTi 2005 for around 5 weeks. I have noticed most of the time and also when driving it hard that when the engine is idiling there is a clicking/ ticking noise coming from the front part of the engine block, i have checked the oil and it seems fine and plenty in. Just wondering is it worth going to the dealer to get a full check or is it a common or easily resolved problem?

In an ideal world i would like the engine to have a smooth and quiet tick over!

Also does any body know any good vw or golf gti specialists in the North West area ideally near Preston???

Cheers

Mark.
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: chungster on 25 October 2008, 18:02
it's normal and nothing to worry about. they all do it!
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: MarkFiveGTI on 25 October 2008, 18:11
Do you have any ideas what it is making the noise, if they all do it i guess its nothing to worry about!!!

Cheers,

Mark.
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: Greenouse on 25 October 2008, 18:15
One of the few and far between totally FOC standard fit options VW installed! Only solution is to either:

a: Turn up the Stereo
b: Buy a TB Milltek
c: Buy an R32

 :wink: :cry:
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: RedRobin on 25 October 2008, 18:21
Do you have any ideas what it is making the noise, if they all do it i guess its nothing to worry about!!!

Cheers,

Mark.

....I believe it's something to do with the injectors on the 2.0T FSI engine.
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: MarkFiveGTI on 25 October 2008, 18:45
One of the few and far between totally FOC standard fit options VW installed! Only solution is to either:

a: Turn up the Stereo
b: Buy a TB Milltek
c: Buy an R32

 :wink: :cry:

You will have to forgive me im new and not majorly tech minded whats FOC???
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: Saint Steve on 25 October 2008, 18:48
Free of charge  :smiley:
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: john_o on 25 October 2008, 19:09
should have been there today at prosport RR day , would have put your mind at rest , one after the other exact same engine noise :grin: , GTI/ED30/S3 none are immmune  :grin:
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: 182_blue on 25 October 2008, 19:11
Hideous noise  :rolleyes: , probably the least refined car i have ever owned in terms of engines ?
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: RedRobin on 25 October 2008, 19:14
Hideous noise  :rolleyes: , probably the least refined car i have ever owned in terms of engines ?

....Hardly a BMW engine is it? :evil:

The only cure is a Milltek (or APR if you prefer) exhaust :evil:
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: MarkFiveGTI on 25 October 2008, 19:34
Hideous noise  :rolleyes: , probably the least refined car i have ever owned in terms of engines ?

....Hardly a BMW engine is it? :evil:

The only cure is a Milltek (or APR if you prefer) exhaust :evil:

What effect does this exhaust system have on the engine noise, is it something to do with the exhaust manifold???
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: 182_blue on 25 October 2008, 19:45
Hideous noise  :rolleyes: , probably the least refined car i have ever owned in terms of engines ?

....Hardly a BMW engine is it? :evil:

The only cure is a Milltek (or APR if you prefer) exhaust :evil:

What effect does this exhaust system have on the engine noise, is it something to do with the exhaust manifold???
it wont get rid of the horrid clicking etc, just add a better exhaust note
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: MarkFiveGTI on 25 October 2008, 20:05
Yeah i have to say i am pretty dissapointed as i thought the 2.0 engine would have a nice smooth engine sound but i also wish Danielle Lloyd was my girlfriend and thats not gonna happen!!! If only the R32 was cheaper.

Mark :P
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 25 October 2008, 20:12
I rather like the farty burps, chugs and rasps that come from the little turbocharged 4 pot.
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: Saint Steve on 25 October 2008, 20:17
I rather like the farty burps, chugs and rasps that come from the little turbocharged 4 pot.

Couldnt of discribed it any better!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: Greenouse on 25 October 2008, 20:32
Changing the air intake helps too as with that and a Milltek the engine noise is only an issue if you are outside the car near the front. (I try never to be outside the car when its running  :shocked:)
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: MarkFiveGTI on 25 October 2008, 20:36
Changing the air intake helps too as with that and a Milltek the engine noise is only an issue if you are outside the car near the front. (I try never to be outside the car when its running  :shocked:)

What air intake do you suggest and what kind of performance gain does it give? My mate said that oiled panels/cones etc are bad for vag cars???
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: Greenouse on 25 October 2008, 20:59
Changing the air intake helps too as with that and a Milltek the engine noise is only an issue if you are outside the car near the front. (I try never to be outside the car when its running  :shocked:)

What air intake do you suggest and what kind of performance gain does it give? My mate said that oiled panels/cones etc are bad for vag cars???

Although no scientific proof, the Carbonio type seem to be popular, and In my mind if more air's gettin in where it's needed then that can only be a good thing  :wink: I can certainly here mine suckin away  :lipsrsealed:

Again the ITG filter seems a good/popular (but a tad expensive) choice, I have K&N and have no complaints.
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: hotrod on 25 October 2008, 21:39
Yeah i have to say i am pretty dissapointed as i thought the 2.0 engine would have a nice smooth engine sound but i also wish Danielle Lloyd was my girlfriend and thats not gonna happen!!! If only the R32 was cheaper.

Mark :P

Hi Mark,

Check out the VWUK website for the R32... it’s just been reduced by £2,475... food for thought?

Hotrod :smiley:
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: neo66 on 26 October 2008, 10:07
And why do they sound like a diesel engine on start up?? (hope it aint just mine). Bit embarrasing when parked next to other modders!
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: 182_blue on 26 October 2008, 10:59
And why do they sound like a diesel engine on start up?? (hope it aint just mine). Bit embarrasing when parked next to other modders!

because it uses similar technology to diesels (injectors etc)
Title: Re: Engine Noise???
Post by: MarkFiveGTI on 01 November 2008, 18:08
Has anybody noticed that thier engine seems to make more knocking and ticking noises as the weather is getting colder or is it just my engine is buggered ha ha!!!