Some problems on GTI

[Guest Frenchy_boy]

First problem : i have a sound that seems to come from gearbox ; when i start the car it rattles `2-3` seconds and when i stop the car it's the same ! When i start the car it sounds like a TDI !!!

If i start the car with pushing cluch pedal there is no sound! Any idea ?

Second problem : Some days i have some little cutting between 1000rpm and 2500rpm and another day there is nothing .... is it a sensor, the troggle body, ....?

Thanks

(excuse for my poor english)

[Alan VW]

First problem : i have a sound that seems to come from gearbox ; when i start the car it rattles `2-3` seconds and when i stop the car it's the same !

Gear box Rattles??

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[twisty b-road]

The rattle on start up that sounds like a diseasel is (I'm told) normal on some VAG petrol engines, and is the pneumatic valvetrain requiring a few seconds to lubricate the valvetrain. The rattle gets worse as the engine loses oil. Is your engine oil topped up? I think you should start your engine with the clutch in anyway, at least that's what it says in the manual.

[jonnycv]

Both my current gti and my old sport sound like diesels when first started up they soon go back to petrol sounding engines after a few miles. i understand this is normal for 16v VW engines.

[Mike de Rouffignac]

If its any consolation my 16v does exactly the same on Startup, but found that keeping the Oil Level spot on reduces the problem. I found that if you allow the level to drop by a half Pint it increases the noise. Hope this helps.