Help with 147TSI Engine

**mickofoz** · 22-07-2009, 06:01 PM

I recently bought the 125TSI version because I thought the 147 sounded like a diesel. Obviously I'm not the only one that thinks the 147 is loud. The dealer said it is because of the Supercharger. The noise gets better when the turbo takes over.

**VW Convert** · 22-07-2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by mickofoz

I recently bought the 125TSI version because I thought the 147 sounded like a diesel. Obviously I'm not the only one that thinks the 147 is loud. The dealer said it is because of the Supercharger. The noise gets better when the turbo takes over.

Supercharger? Maybe we should start a "classic dealer quotes" thread!

Cheers

George

**clip** · 22-07-2009, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by mickofoz

I recently bought the 125TSI version because I thought the 147 sounded like a diesel. Obviously I'm not the only one that thinks the 147 is loud. The dealer said it is because of the Supercharger. The noise gets better when the turbo takes over.

why didn't I think of that. Those bloody superchargers in the 147's do make a shocking noise!

**brad** · 22-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by mickofoz

I recently bought the 125TSI version because I thought the 147 sounded like a diesel. Obviously I'm not the only one that thinks the 147 is loud. The dealer said it is because of the Supercharger. The noise gets better when the turbo takes over.

WTF?
10char

**mtj007** · 23-07-2009, 12:02 AM

I saw a Tiguan being advertised by a Perth dealer as being both super and turbo charged... I sent them an email informing them about what was actually under the bonnet and which VWs do actually have superchargers, haven't got a reply however it is no longer advertised as having a supercharger

The noises coming from your Tiguan certainly don't sound normal, it is normal apparently for direct injection engines to be a bit rattly and sound almost like a diesel when cold though. I drive a diesel which always sounds like a diesel so I wouldn't know

**gerhard** · 23-07-2009, 12:12 AM

You could try ditching the Shell fuel and put some decent BP ultimate in.

Interresting comments about harshness - the GTI engine in mine is not noisy, and is not harsh even at redline.

Do the changes to the cam chain design (from the GTI's cam belt) create a noisier engine with more vibrations?

**NZTiguan** · 23-07-2009, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by mtj007

I saw a Tiguan being advertised by a Perth dealer as being both super and turbo charged... I sent them an email informing them about what was actually under the bonnet and which VWs do actually have superchargers, haven't got a reply however it is no longer advertised as having a supercharger

You do realise that the 1.4 litre Tiguan available in Europe DOES have both a supercharger AND a turbocharger don't you !! This may be where the confusion is coming from.

Cheers

**Sharkie** · 23-07-2009, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by NZTiguan

You do realise that the 1.4 litre Tiguan available in Europe DOES have both a supercharger AND a turbocharger don't you !! This may be where the confusion is coming from.

Cheers

Yes 1.4TSI (110kw) available in Europe & South Africa (and in FWD) but that is NO excuse for a dealer not to know their product .......

Unfortunately you find that so often ....

**clip** · 23-07-2009, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Sharkie

Yes 1.4TSI (110kw) available in Europe & South Africa (and in FWD) but that is NO excuse for a dealer not to know their product .......

Unfortunately you find that so often ....

sharkie, get off the computer and get out into the shed and start getting the springs and stg3 kit fitted up