Whistle sound from GTI engine... Water Pump Failures

[Mk6 GTI]

Hi Guys,

I have noticed this whistle sound coming from the engine.. is this the same for all GTIs?? its not super loud but i can def hear it!


Thanks..

[99gti]

A common problem with the GTI's - this thing that looks like a snail attached to the exhaust tends to make such sounds...

Is it the turbo perhaps your hearing?

[MIRSAD]

Hi Guys,

I have noticed this whistle sound coming from the engine.. is this the same for all GTIs?? its not super loud but i can def hear it!


Thanks..

Are You talking about this one?

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112...-39156-17.html

Different descriptions ... probably same noise ... If You look through that thread You can find some answers as well as recording of that noise.

[STV4SYT]

Haha, this is funny, that noise is the Turbo.....

Means its a good noise not a bad noise.

[iBoost]

No, there's definately a problem. You should just give that GTI to me right now so I don't have to wait any longer.

[Corey_R]

lol - yeah - that's probably the turbo you're hearing! If it's not the turbo, then it's the wastegate rod as per the thread that MIRSAD mentioned, and then I can merge this thread into that one

EDIT: Actually, I noticed the OP already posted in the rattle thread, two minutes before posting here.... so which is it man?

[jessv3]

I doubt he is talking about that, a whistle and a rattle are to 2 distinctly different noises.. The turbo on my Mk5 GTI is quiet loud and its just standard, its audiable with the windows down or if your driving next to a cement wall/ tunnel.. I was surprised by this as i had driven a few other 2.0tsfi (in an audi A3) and there was no turbo sounds.. Is this normal? even my g.f noticed the noise one night..

[Mk6 GTI]

Hey Guys,

No the rattle is seperate.. I can definitely hear that!

I have never owned a turbo so im not sure. I noticed it when i parked in the garage and the car was at idle.. A whistle sound.. I hope its normal! :|

[Axis]

lol - I'd suggest it is the turbo. My MKV is the second turbo I have owned and the turbo whistle is more pronounced than in the S15 I had. I find it most noticeable when slowing down (ie - pulling up to an intersection)

[MkVIGTI]

Do you have a kettle in your car by any chance?

LOL

Mk 6 GTI, u sure the car was idling and not turned off after a drive? I haven't noticed any whistling sound but when I turn off the ignition the fan stays on sometimes to cool the turbo