Turbo and turbo rattle

[Eman]

Hi Guys, I have the 2019 Tiguan R Line 162 .CHHB engine code.
1. How can I find out the Turbo I have i.e. IS38 , IS20 etc
2. I am getting a rattle from the waste gate arm, any thoughts on how to fix this and is there a repair kit with the bush, arm etc. Has anyone else experienced this on the same Tiguan? I have a no code as yet.

[InsaneAsylum]

You have an IS20 like the Golf GTi. The Tig R and Golf R have IS38's

What make you think you have a rattle in the wastegate arm? What sort of noises are you hearing, I presume while driving?

[Lucas_R]

As above, your car has the IS20 turbo. Its not common to have wastegate rattle on these turbos, are you sure that is what you are hearing?

[Eman]

I think its the coming from the turbo:
1. If I reach to the back of the engine and tap on the arm, it has play and rattles
2. While driving maybe in D7 at maybe 80km and then accelerate enough I would hear a rattle
3. I had a 2008 Audi 2.0T and I had a similar noise and I had to change the turbo.

Could it be something else? If so ......

[Eman]

I think its is a turbo rattle.
1. What are the other possible reasons?
2. If I want to move to a IS38, where could I get the software and what could its cost?

[Lucas_R]

Turbo and turbo rattle

As a cheaper and more reliable alternative to the IS38, you may want to consider this:
NSW Brand new Garrett Powermax Stage 1 turbo for MQB based Gen 3 EA888 engines

And yes you will need software to match but many places can offer good quality options for this, such as Underground Performance in Cheltenham.

[Eman]

Thanks for the advice. I'm sure the dealer will not assist unless there is a P0299 fault, or will they?
I see there is a wastegate rattle flapper valve repair kit, that could be a fit.

[Lucas_R]

In my experience with VW dealerships they are a total waste of time, but other people have had luck - i guess it depends on the individual dealership and the people working there.

I assume something like this is what you are referring to: AUDI VW GTI MK7 IS20 Wastegate Rattle Flapper Valve Repair Kit

If you can find a workshop who will fit this part for you, it will cost a fair chunk in labour.

[Eman]

"I assume something like this is what you are referring to: AUDI VW GTI MK7 IS20 Wastegate Rattle Flapper Valve Repair Kit" = Yes this is the kit. I would take it off myself and fit. I think once I run out of Warranty I'll move up to the IS38, I did not realise the cost and what is involved to upgrade to the IS38 software etc.