ticking noise after turning off engine

[shhplit]

hi guys just a quick question here

i recently noticed that in my polo gti, after i turn off the engine and remove the keys from the ignition, when i go outside i can hear a small ticking noise coming from the engine. (im guessing the turbo?)

is this normal?

thanks guys!

[Y2008]

its just all the hot parts cooling down (shrinking) but its nothing to worry about its normal.

[Bukefal]

yep, normal. most (if not all) cars do that.

[DaveMack]

Perfectly normal ... and if you've been pushing it (within the legal limits ... obviously ), you'll hear the water pump continue to run for a while to help cool down the turbo-heated areas of the engine.

Dave

[shhplit]

thanks guys!

hmm its louder than a normal cars noise cos i dont think ive heard it before from my other cars.

after i drive tomorrow il be back with a more accurate description!

[Spec83]

It's just the water pump.. Mine makes a funky electrical squeeling/buzzing noise sometimes too if I'm lucky...

Have had it to VW and they can't seem to pinpoint what it is.. I thinks its a funny bearing in the waterpump

[T Go]

Yea I get this as well....

It almost like an electric buzz... comin from the engine bay, front left (when your facing the car with the bonnet open) area...
I just assumed it was something to do with coolin...
It goes on for a minute or so afta the car is switched off...

T Go.

[hkogti]

you shut down u car too fast..

the valves still running after you shut down you car, tehn u get the cliicking noise, it is normal.

[hkogti]

those buzzing noise should be the electric motor running to pump oil through the system to cool...

[MACCAA]

you shut down u car too fast..

the valves still running after you shut down you car, tehn u get the cliicking noise, it is normal.

WTF?? Er valves can't keep running after you shut off the engine.....