Author Topic: knocking noise from rear- 8v gti  (Read 1711 times)

Offline Clobba

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Re: knocking noise from rear- 8v gti
« Reply #10 on: 21 July 2009, 12:05 »
I had this problem and it turned out to be the heat plate above the exhaust. So although the exhaust is secure, the heat plate was wobbling about on top. cost about £3 for screws, washers and nuts

Offline sporty

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Re: knocking noise from rear- 8v gti
« Reply #11 on: 21 July 2009, 17:03 »
Can you tell me where I should be looking?
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Offline christomk3gti

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Re: knocking noise from rear- 8v gti
« Reply #12 on: 21 July 2009, 17:14 »
under your car  :grin:  :grin:

theres heat shields above parts of the exhaust. they do come loose over time and cause rattly noises etc....

i know this cos mines doing it lol
Black 8v GTI............. Whats a Waffle Valve?