HELP!!! Chattering from exhaust system at certain revs

[Snoopy]

It's covered by the warranty mate.

only if they can hear it and it goes away when they put a weight on the rod.
Im sure i posted the TPI report somewere on here.

[Awry]

Good luck with that mines been on back order for months now due to demand.

Just got a word from my dealer that the clip is on it's way from germany. My car is booked for next friday. Maybe you should have a word with your dealer and tell them to hurry up.

[Awry]

Got the clip installed today and gave it a nice test drive. Almost got booked for speeding as well. Luckily there was a slow tractor and some traffic on the opposite side just before I saw a policeman with a laser speed gun...  I also met a great mechanic that convinced the stupid service desk guy that this was a TSB from Volkswagen and that I didn't have to pay anything. He's also german and so from now he's the only one that gets to touch my car at the dealers.

The clip works great. No more chattering what so ever. Tbh I got used to the very mild chattering but after trying the car without that noise it's like a different car. I can hear the low end grunt a lot better and it just gave me a better feeling. I like this car even more and it feels solid. This chattering was the only thing that really bothered me.

[Jimble]

Thats great news mate! now i'm really looking forward to getting mine sorted!

[Jimmymature]

Ok my dealer have come back and said that part number 06J-145-220-A / 06J145220A does not fit my 'engine' its for 2011 GTI's!!! WTF?

Does anyone have the offical VW TPI report for me to show them please?


Cheers,


Jim

[Awry]

Mine is a 2010 GTI and the 06J145220A clip fits just fine. My dealer fitted it without question.

[Snoopy]

According to the TPS there was a modification done at the factory mid/late 2010 to fix this rattle on future versions off the production line.

[The Doc]

Which clearly didn't work, case in point Wills new GTI 

[Jimmymature]

According to the TPS there was a modification done at the factory mid/late 2010 to fix this rattle on future versions off the production line.

Hi mate,do you have details for me to show the dealer what they need to read please mate?



Jim

[Snoopy]

Sorry have not had time to scan the 9 pages or so of the TPI if you search on the net using the part number for the clip i know its out there.

heres the one from OZ i found with a quick search with google.

Technical product information Transaction No.: 2021062/6
Engine: rattling noises from engine/exhaust system Release date: 21-Jul-2011

Customer statement / workshop findings

Customer statement:

• Rattling noises from engine/exhaust system




Workshop findings:

• Rattling or jarring noise from the area engine compartment / exhaust system occurs between 1800 and 2900 rpm.


Technical background

Because of exhaust gas pulsations the flap and rods of the wastegate vibrate at the start of the boost air control, which causes rattling or jarring noises.

Production change

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Measure

Fit a spring clip on the wastegate adjustment



On vehicles with front-wheel drive:

• Remove the noise damping according to the repair manual.

• Remove the drive shaft protection according to the repair manual.




On vehicles with 4 Motion drive:

• Remove the propshaft heat shield according to the repair manual.

Fit the spring clip (illustration 1) with the part number: 06J 145 220 A on the wastegate adjustment (illustration 2):

Observe the following points when fitting the spring clip:

• The spring clip must not be overstretched. The maximum opening of the spring clip is 14 mm. In illustration 3, No. 1 (red arrow) the opening is about 10.5 mm.



The spring clip must be replaced after every removal.

• After fitting the spring clip the correct fit (illustration 4 and 5) must be checked.




• After fitting the spring clip the position of the circlip must be checked (illustration 3, No. 2 - red ellipse) and if necessary corrected.



Vehicles with front-wheel drive:

• Attach the spring clip from the side (illustration 6) and turn it to the left till the lugs click in (illustration 7).


Vehicles with 4 Motion drive:

• Reach through from rear and place spring clip (illustration .


On vehicles with 4 Motion drive:

• Fit the propshaft heat shield according to the repair manual.




On vehicles with front-wheel drive:

• Fit the crankshaft protection according to the repair manual.

• Fit the noise damping according to the repair manual.


Warranty accounting instructionsParts information

06J 145 220 A
Spring clip

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