Guest essexgolfvr6 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 hi everyone at vr6oc this is my first post and i think i have a major problem with my golf vr6 1992 when idling the noise is not there but when you pick the revs up there seems to be a rattlely noise coming from the left hand side of the engine (when standing at the front) i have been told that it could be the timing chain it has done 134000 miles. Can anyone shed any light or ideas on this, any help would be great Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 sounds like it...... use a screwdriver and put on left side of engine and place on ear. (remember not to wear a tie and get pulled into the engine!) It will let you hear it better. They usually need doing by 100k so check if yours were done!Or use the premium member zone as there's a sound byte and help there. Quite an easy fix - again there is support on here for the way to do it! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest essexgolfvr6 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 well i have a receipt for some headwork which i would i thought they would have changed it, that was at 119000 but they obviously didnt. do you know anywhere good in essex or close where i can get it done, where i can i get the parts from and how much many hours labour it takes cheers, ps sorry for all the questions Link to post Share on other sites
gav_113 0 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 hi, the timing chain is to the right side of the engine when standing at front, chains are between block and gearbox. if its coming from left it could be water pump, tensioner pulley etc check for play on both, my pump went and it made a hell of a noise!hope this helps m8. Link to post Share on other sites
gav_113 0 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 if it is the chains it is quite a costly job because its a gearbox out job! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest essexgolfvr6 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 i just assumed that was the side if i put my head on the left hand lump on the rocker cover i can hear what sounds like a rattley chain Link to post Share on other sites
Guest essexgolfvr6 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 so it is not the timing chain Link to post Share on other sites
gav_113 0 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 if its on the left then no. the auxiliary belt is on the left could be something to do with that, or it could be ur tappets on that side? Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 well i have a receipt for some headwork which i would i thought they would have changed it' date=' that was at 119000 but they obviously didnt. do you know anywhere good in essex or close where i can get it done, where i can i get the parts from and how much many hours labour it takes cheers, ps sorry for all the questions [/quote']It could be your chains.. pinpointing where a noise comes from can be pretty hard when the engine is running. The garage who did the head work wouldn't have done the chains as they have to remove the gearbox to gain access to either of the chains. Price wise you're looking at between £600-800. Not a quick fix I'm afraid due to the lengthy labour involved removing the gearbox. Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 prob the tappets mate mine is the same on the left hand side Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 do you know anywhere good in essex or close where i can get it done' date=' where i can i get the parts from and how much many hours labour it takes cheers, ps sorry for all the questions [/quote']Strictly Dubs 01621 778811 Link to post Share on other sites
spanky 0 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Belt tensioner? This went on mine and made some awful, rattle, scrape, bang noises, and it's on the left side of the engine (looking from the front)! Link to post Share on other sites
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