Wastegate rattle can now be fixed!

[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...

[Suffolk]

At the end of the video when I put pressure more quickly, you can hear the bike chain sound.

[MGV]

Have you had the dreaded cam chain tensioner looked at / replaced? A known issue with 2010 & previous that i personally am a victim of...

[Suffolk]

I guess I will have to take it to my mechanic as my warranty just ran out.

[tigger73]

Definitely doesn't sound like waste gate rattle - get it looked at and if it's a known issue you may still be able to get it covered under warranty.

[Suffolk]

Does anyone know if there is a 5yr warranty on powertrain ? As my 3yr warranty just ran out I'm afraid of the cost to fix this problem.
Also was told maybe the engine may need to be replaced? If it's the chain tensioner.

[Suffolk]

I'm another victim of the dreaded cam chain tensioner! Let's see if VW step up to the plate. To be continued.....

[tigger73]

I'm another victim of the dreaded cam chain tensioner! Let's see if VW step up to the plate. To be continued.....

Bugger

I hope VW come to the party as it's a known fault/issue with this engine.

To be continued over here: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...hain+tensioner

[kroogz]

Update - I bought the clip from Ali Express as mentioned earlier in the thread. Installed this afternoon, rattle / cage being dragged behind car sound is now gone completely. Took 20 minutes to complete with jack and car stands. Jack did need propping up a bit with a couple of heavy duty concrete tiles.

[Suffolk]

I went to the vw stealer on friday and was told to install the clip was $106.45 because I already had the clip. Sound correct? Anyway booked it in for this morning and while I was waiting they told me now it will cost approximately $500 because it was a 4 motion and it would take 3hrs to install because they had to remove parts to get to it? Since my warranty ran out 2 month ago they said they will contact VW and get back to me. Does this sound like a load if sh#t!

[tigger73]

I went to the vw stealer on friday and was told to install the clip was $106.45 because I already had the clip. Sound correct? Anyway booked it in for this morning and while I was waiting they told me now it will cost approximately $500 because it was a 4 motion and it would take 3hrs to install because they had to remove parts to get to it? Since my warranty ran out 2 month ago they said they will contact VW and get back to me. Does this sound like a load if sh#t!

Unfortunately... yes it does sound like they're taking you for a bit of a ride (or they don't know what they're talking about).

Probably should have got it done while your car was still under warranty. If you started the process while it was under warranty you should still be able to claim it.

Afterwards it's up to VW and how much goodwill they give you.