Rasping / Rattling noise on RS?

[CanberravRS]

it would b nice to know where exactly the source of the rasping noise is from.

atleast then i'll know where to put some chewing gum!! hehehhe.

Catalytic converter would be my guess..

[dArK5HaD0w]

as i suspected - it sounds turbo related. i wasn't convinced with the exhaust theory - cause it didn't gel with condition/scenario.

found some interesting reads here and here

possible problem - flex connection on the down pipe.
solution - a tiguan air pipe to wipe out the noise.

[dArK5HaD0w]

VW's official TSB is below.

VW have issued guidance on this noise as follows...

Technical product information Transaction No.: 2021062/1
Rattling noises from engine/exhaust system Release date: 10-Jul-2009

Customer statement / workshop findings
Rattling or jarring noise from the engine compartment / exhaust system when accelerating between 2400 and 3000 rpm .

Technical background
Waste gate adjustment rod of the turbo charger rattles when accelerating.

Production change
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Measure
Do not repair, the noises are construction-related and normal. There is no parts damage.

Warranty accounting instructions
This is no fault in the sense of warranty.

[ausspace87]

VW's official TSB is below.

VW have issued guidance on this noise as follows...

Technical product information Transaction No.: 2021062/1
Rattling noises from engine/exhaust system Release date: 10-Jul-2009

Customer statement / workshop findings
Rattling or jarring noise from the engine compartment / exhaust system when accelerating between 2400 and 3000 rpm .

Technical background
Waste gate adjustment rod of the turbo charger rattles when accelerating.

Production change
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Measure
Do not repair, the noises are construction-related and normal. There is no parts damage.

Warranty accounting instructions
This is no fault in the sense of warranty.

Hmmmmmm RIGHT...

I am no VW Engineer, but I did study engineering for three years before I went on to greater things using a calculator and being on hold with the Tax Office all day...
Anyway, the only thing I am aware of that was designed to rattle was a pair of maracas. At the end of the day a rattle is the sound of two objects frequently colliding at high speed, usually resulting in structural deterioration of both sources of noise over time.
In 3 years and 1 day we will probably be told that the 'waste gate adjustment rod' needs replacing for a small fortune; payed to the VW Group Director's retirement fund.

[woofy]

Sounds like you all need to get onto Skoda asap and report the noise.

[dArK5HaD0w]

Sounds like you all need to get onto Skoda asap and report the noise.

no point, according to the TSB issued by VW - there is no fix. "do not repair.....noise are normal".

better off getting used to the racket when accelerating.

[CanberravRS]

Guys, Don't forget these are public forums, Skoda Australia read them regularly and if you have a problem with the vehicle the local Branch may well step up to satisfy its local clients over the international TSB statements.

Id make a racket if my <50k Turbo car made shocking noises a few weeks after buying it when it was silent. Its not a difficult thing to fix from an engineering perspective. A simple washer or brass bush/sleave would be suffice.

[woofy]

Despite what they say about normal, it's not gonna entice someone to buy another Skoda with a built in rattle. Same goes for all those VW and Audi owners with the same issue. The last thing you want is something annoying everyone with these turbos on a daily basis.

[bobski]

Hmmm - its not so bad as to consider a problem (unless its an issue that causes breakage).

[Antiplastix]

People still flock to Ducati showrooms and buy them, have you heard their horrid dry clutch rattle. I d be embarassed to ride something that sounds like that.