Wastegate rattle can now be fixed!

[Suffolk]

Anyone actually installed the clip themselves? Started get the rattle after acceleration, and warranty ran out 1 month ago! Filmed a small video so you can hear if it's the same problem, noise coming from front end under turbo, downpipe area.

[tigger73]

Anyone actually installed the clip themselves? Started get the rattle after acceleration, and warranty ran out 1 month ago! Filmed a small video so you can hear if it's the same problem, noise coming from front end under turbo, downpipe area.

I'd call up the dealer and see if they'd still do it under warranty. They can probably still get it covered by VW so likelyit won't cost you anything.

[Suffolk]

I went yesterday to Volkswagen Essendon to inquire about warranty, they told me I would be now stuck with the cost even though it only ended 1 month ago. Was also told that they would have to run diagnostics to see what the problem was $145. Wouldn't a qualified mechanic who works on Volkswagens all day know what the problem is? Anyway, I will post vid today.

[MGV]

I would have thought every dealership in Australia would know about the 2.0TSI wastegate rattle by now... Along with the creaky door seal/door latch noise.

[nat225]

I bought the clip from aliexpress us$20 posted. Had it installed by a specialist independent for a small cost while having my dsg fluid replaces (a hoist is required to do it safely).

Ecs tuning is $40 plus shipping. Local.. who knows!

Couldnt bother going to a dealership although my gti is still under wty.

The dealership i went to for my tig, they acknowledged it but i still had to go for a drive with the mechanic to show him the rattle before they fitted one.

[kroogz]

Nat225 - what did you search on AliExpress? I am keen to order through them if possible.

Cheers
Wayne

[nat225]

mobile site-2.0T Engine Turbo/Turbine Clip For VW GTI Scirocco Passat B6 AUDI 2.0T Low Noise Made By Waste Gate Actuator Rod 06J 145 220 A

Nat225 - what did you search on AliExpress? I am keen to order through them if possible.

Cheers
Wayne

[kroogz]

Thanks !

[Suffolk]

Finally had time to go under the car and capture that annoying noise. WasteGate Rattle or something more serious?

[MGV]

I think the wastegate rattle sound is mainly apparent at lower rpm's (~2500) & under load. Couldn't really hear anything thru my ****ty phone speaker with that clip...