Wastegate rattle can now be fixed!

[Transporter]

Clever aren't they. Before anyone starts commenting on the price of the clip; bear in mind that a lot thinking had to go into this solution and therefore logically the price of the clip has to reflect that.

Besides, it is made out of the Titanium, which obviously the picture doesn't show.

[TDZ]

hrmmm interesting...

I sent off an email to VW dealer in Perth this morning regarding the fix (also included photo and TPI number) and just got the following response.

"It is a fix in the USA and UK but Volkswagen Australia have not brought in this fix yet. My regional manager knows about this but has told us not to implement this repair as of yet."

Perth must be a little late coming to the party

[Corey_R]

Tell them that VAG certain is aware of it, and have authorised it's installation in numerous Golf GTI's around the country already...

[Pullstarter]

Mine's booked in for next week here in the ACT and yes it's covered under warranty. I'd be calling VWA and telling them what your dealer said.

[Tiggy1]

Hi all. Haven't noticed that one on mine (yet) but thanks for heads-up. On the subject of strange engine noises, has anyone noticed a whistling coming from intake manifold when engine up to temp? Had it last week, but couldn't find a cause. Has since gone away and the only thing I can put it down to is some sort of one-way valve sticking and allow a small amount of air to by-pass. Does anyone know what the little tube is that's on the side of manifold - is open to atmosphere, and there is suction into the manifold (presume some sort of cold start aid?)

[MGV]

... Haven't noticed that one on mine (yet) ...

Intend having mine looked at with the fast approaching 30000k service. I can notice a rattle under acceleration, particularly with windows down & somewhere the sound can bounce off something nearby (wall, tunnel, etc).
I think the high pitch, low volume whistle is normal.

Cheers.

[Tiggy1]

No, definitely not normal as only noticed it for first time after having travelled 1000k or so. Has since gone away also - would have thought it would be there constantly if normal. Have also noticed a "rattle & clunk" noise coming from same area about 3-5sec after switching off (like a ball bearing falling into shallow plastic cup) - any ideas?

[TDZ]

the whine should be normal and typically heard under hard acceleration. youtube GTI whine and compare it to yours.

I too notice the sound you describe, definately wouldnt have noticed it unless you pointed it out. Sounds like something dropping into a plastic cup or something a few seconds after switching off. its very subtle and can be easily mistaken for rattling keys etc but its definately the same noise every time after switchin off so i presume its normal probably can bus powering down or something. Might be something to as VAG.

[Tiggy1]

the whine should be normal and typically heard under hard acceleration. youtube GTI whine and compare it to yours.

I too notice the sound you describe, definately wouldnt have noticed it unless you pointed it out. Sounds like something dropping into a plastic cup or something a few seconds after switching off. its very subtle and can be easily mistaken for rattling keys etc but its definately the same noise every time after switchin off so i presume its normal probably can bus powering down or something. Might be something to as VAG.

Hi TDZ, good to know I'm not only one! I think my whine might have been different - more whistle than whine and was very noticeable. Hasn't come back so (touch wood) nothing to worry about. My biggest concern was that unfiltered air being sucked into manifold (as described in previous post). Am presuming engineers wouldn't allow dust to go straight into engine though?! On another topic, found the sport mode (so that's what "S" is - duh), and she goes hard. Amazing for 2 ltr!

[Pullstarter]

Yeah I get that sound after shutting off too, I figured it was just something powering down?

Waste gate fix day tomorrow