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Mk 5 VW Golf question

delly · 2005-01-24 11:34:52

Just got a new VW golf, and i thought i'd ask a question to other owners as they may have experienced similar. When i rev the car up to about 3,000 - 3,100 RPM while idle or driving, i get this kind of vibration or rattle. Its only lasts while going thru that rev scale, but sounds as if something needs to be tightened up…

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24-01-2005 12:34pm

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delly

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Just got a new VW golf, and i thought i'd ask a question to other owners as they may have experienced similar.

When i rev the car up to about 3,000 - 3,100 RPM while idle or driving, i get this kind of vibration or rattle. Its only lasts while going thru that rev scale, but sounds as if something needs to be tightened up or something. Its hardly anything serious, but i thought i'd see if anybody else has had a similar problem.

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#2 24-01-2005 12:40pm
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Hi

What engine is the car? and where are u hearing the rattle - dash? engine? rear?

Btw if your interested in somewheels check this out

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#3 24-01-2005 12:54pm
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Its a 1.4 engine, and the noise or 'shudder' is coming from the engine itself, or somewhere near the engine, but its defiently under the bonnet.

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#4 24-01-2005 12:59pm
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it should not shudder, pop the bonnet, get someone to rev it for you and see if you can pin point it - if not bring it back to the garage and get it check out. Usually a mechanic will come out for a spin in it with you.

Better safe than sorry...

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#5 24-01-2005 1:14pm
delly

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That sounds like the best thing to do, i know its minor enough, but like you say, better safe than sorry.

I'd kill for a set of alloys btw, but its a company motor, so its a non-runner.

You can't beat the base model golf :rolleyes:

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#6 24-01-2005 2:57pm
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Yeah your better off getting them to check it out.

As for the alloys you can always take them back off when your give it back, and sell them And dont forget to stick them down on your company expenses.....

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#7 24-01-2005 3:09pm
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DirtyDog wrote:

And dont forget to stick them down on your company expenses.....

lol, i reckon i'd be getting the bus by the end of the day

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#8 24-01-2005 4:16pm
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hahaha - let us know how you get on with your rattle

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#9 24-01-2005 4:24pm
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Probably show up as BIK..

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