2011 77 TSI Engine Rattle on Start Up.

[pontiff]

I've had the exact same issue with my 2010 Polo TSI, 66,000 kms. I wasn't fortunate enough to have caught it early though. Like crashtest, I lost all compression, lights on the dash and limped into a service centre to find out how bad it was. Volkswagen have had it for two weeks now, the initial diagnostic was worst case scenario, engine ruined.

I've just tried to call them today for an update on VW's response, waiting on a call back. A new engine is really not a cost I can bare so i'm more than a little nervous. Its good to hear others have had decent outcomes but it still doesn't fill me with confidence.

While we are talking about not filling with confidence, has anyone who has had the mod done, had the problem return? I reckon that on occasion I can still hear the rattle ever-so-slightly on startup. not nearly as bad as it was though but its not 100% gone imho.

[kar2390]

While we are talking about not filling with confidence, has anyone who has had the mod done, had the problem return? I reckon that on occasion I can still hear the rattle ever-so-slightly on startup. not nearly as bad as it was though but its not 100% gone imho.

I've had the mod done and I heard the familiar rattle on startup recently. The mod was done 6 months ago and the rattle seems to be back already.

[trive2]

Well I suspected mine was on its way out since I bought the car a month ago- a bit of a rattle on maybe 20% of cold starts?

Last night, boom tischk, chain rattling it's little heart out and it won't stop. *sigh*

2010 77TSI 108,000km.

Third owner, two years and 10,000km out of warranty with two non-VW services. Looks like I'll be up for the full cost.

[pontiff]

I've had the exact same issue with my 2010 Polo TSI, 66,000 kms. I wasn't fortunate enough to have caught it early though. Like crashtest, I lost all compression, lights on the dash and limped into a service centre to find out how bad it was. Volkswagen have had it for two weeks now, the initial diagnostic was worst case scenario, engine ruined.

I've just tried to call them today for an update on VW's response, waiting on a call back. A new engine is really not a cost I can bare so i'm more than a little nervous. Its good to hear others have had decent outcomes but it still doesn't fill me with confidence.

Not necessarily so. I would take it to VW and try your damnedest to get them to cover it as its not an uncommon fault its something they knew about and are not active enough at resolving (imho)

Find the actual part of the act that mentions it, but surely a timing chain should be 'fit for purpose' a hell of a lot longer than 100,000kms.. BELTS i can understand, they need to be changed, but we are talking about a CHAIN! should be lifetime of the vehicle?

[brad]

^^^^ what he says^^^

ACCC websites says what your statutory rights are. At worst, VW should cover parts & a % of the labour

[kar2390]

Well I suspected mine was on its way out since I bought the car a month ago- a bit of a rattle on maybe 20% of cold starts?

Last night, boom tischk, chain rattling it's little heart out and it won't stop. *sigh*

2010 77TSI 108,000km.

Third owner, two years and 10,000km out of warranty with two non-VW services. Looks like I'll be up for the full cost.

My car was a year out of warranty, serviced regularly at my local mechanic and VW covered 100% labour and 70% parts. I think you'll be fine

[JexL]

My car was a year out of warranty, serviced regularly at my local mechanic and VW covered 100% labour and 70% parts. I think you'll be fine

May i ask how much that cost all up? I think i need to take my car in to get looked at soon

[kar2390]

May i ask how much that cost all up? I think i need to take my car in to get looked at soon

I think diagnostic fees were around 160 and the cost of parts worked out to be 100 something.

[trive2]

Just letting everyone know how I went!

Recap: Two years out of warranty, third owner, Full Service History BUT 2 non-VW services, 108,000km.

My chain rattle escalated suddenly and the car was undriveable, but it didn't skip teeth. I spoke to my local VW dealership who was EXCELLENT, could not have been more impressed. The day they got the car they called me back and said VW was paying 50% under goodwill! I did have a little bit of help from within though, which may or may not have made the difference.

It's costing me $660 for the UPDATED repair (as of two weeks ago the repair now includes a tensioner replacement which it did not before), which includes an oil change and a good look over of the car- this cost also incorporates the $155 diagnostic fee.

I am EXTREMELY happy.

[kar2390]

I have got the rattle again, and it has only been 9 months and I have driven 17,500 km. I might have to take it in again.

The receipt mentions the part has a 2 year warranty, so hopefully it should be ok.

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