Low Acceleration Rattle

[spacemannz]

Just had a rattle in engine bay from about 2500rpm fixed under warranty.
It was the fuel line and there was apparently a “kit” to resecure it.
Note my 162TSI is sadly stock.
i hope this helps

[INASNT]

Just had a rattle in engine bay from about 2500rpm fixed under warranty.
It was the fuel line and there was apparently a “kit” to resecure it.
Note my 162TSI is sadly stock.
i hope this helps

Do you know how they exactly fixed it? I am worried about taking it back for a small fix as they will see the mods.

[spacemannz]

Do you know how they exactly fixed it? I am worried about taking it back for a small fix as they will see the mods.

To be honest I didn’t look... and only a vague idea where to start looking. Last car I got my hands dirty on had a carburettor

The service bloke generalised about fitting grommets.
I’ll have a look in daylight and see if I can see evidence, but not sure what was there before to compare.
Feel free to PM me a pic of yours and a clue where to start looking if you have a suggestion. I’m in Sydney if you wanted to have a look but think you’re in Melb.

[INASNT]

To be honest I didn’t look... and only a vague idea where to start looking. Last car I got my hands dirty on had a carburettor

The service bloke generalised about fitting grommets.
I’ll have a look in daylight and see if I can see evidence, but not sure what was there before to compare.
Feel free to PM me a pic of yours and a clue where to start looking if you have a suggestion. I’m in Sydney if you wanted to have a look but think you’re in Melb.

If its a fuel line grommet then I don't know where the fix could be either. Are you able to ring the dealer and as them what the did exactly. Say you know someone that may have the same problem.

[twyat1]

I am also experiencing some low RPM / 1/4 throttle rattle. I've read that many Mk7 Golfs are having loose wastegates and actuators.

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[twyat1]

I found my rattle, it's the tip of the wastegate actuator rod and the wastegate arm. This morning when I started it, I quickly held it and there was no rattle. In my photo you can even see that the design allows for too much movement. Also before starting I tried wiggling the actuator arm and there is virtually no play. Just need to work out an easy fix, anything expensive fix will just push me into is38 swap.

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[azza83]

Hi All, I was experiencing a similar rattle until I recently fitted my Turbo Blanket... This created a safe padding around the turbo & wastgate rod/arm and no more rattles!

I went for the Forge Motorsports Turbo Blanket (FMTUBL1) as this had good reviews and fits both IS20/38

Plus all the feedback I’ve read is positive - improves intake & engine temps, reduces lag, improves longevity and engine oil cools faster... It’s $100 well spent and a practical solution to the problem! ... Hope this helps!

[INASNT]

Hi All, I was experiencing a similar rattle until I recently fitted my Turbo Blanket... This created a safe padding around the turbo & wastgate rod/arm and no more rattles!

I went for the Forge Motorsports Turbo Blanket (FMTUBL1) as this had good reviews and fits both IS20/38

Plus all the feedback I’ve read is positive - improves intake & engine temps, reduces lag, improves longevity and engine oil cools faster... It’s $100 well spent and a practical solution to the problem! ... Hope this helps!

Did you have a rattle all the time or at low acceleration?

Got a pic of the blanket installed?

Had a blanked on my Garrett GT35, all they really do is stop heat transfer to the engine bay. In this instance if it can stop the bloody rattle it will be a bonus.

[azza83]

Did you have a rattle all the time or at low acceleration?

Got a pic of the blanket installed?

Had a blanked on my Garrett GT35, all they really do is stop heat transfer to the engine bay. In this instance if it can stop the bloody rattle it will be a bonus.

Yes, I had a similar rattle, it was most obvious at low RPM 1200-1600(ish), or when the engine was slightly laboured in a high gear... Was only noticeable when I added the DP & Subframe Mount, so extra engine vibrations... But now the rattle seems to be gone, so that’s a bonus!

Will take a photo when I return home Sunday

... You could always fit a small metal spring (or similar) from the wastegate arm back to the firewall/engine, just needs to take the slack in the arm and test if this it the source of your rattle?

[azza83]

Got a pic of the blanket installed?

A few pics of the Turbo Blanket... The small spring over the top of the wastegate arm is actually what appears to have stopped the ‘rattling’... The spring is soft and doesn’t impede/restrict the movement of the arm and it’s designed for these temps too so it’s a safe solution if this is the source of your rattle!

Any questions let me know! Cheers