guppers 0 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 there is a rattling noise coming from the front (water pump side) of the engine on my golf. the engine has covered 75000 miles so would the cam followers be due a change. it sounds like a timing chian rattle but is on the wrong side of the engine. this rattle is only there on constant throttle ie not accelerating and not on overrun. if it is the followers would it be wise to change the cams at the same time? thanks. andrew. Link to post Share on other sites
dellert 0 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 The mrs informed me that ours is doing this today as well. I noticed it over the weekend, I was thinking of an oil change, used to cure most rattles on my old mk2. Yours been serviced recently? Why would you want to change the cams? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6_Absy 0 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Prob is the followers, your cams should be fine but you'll see when u open things up and it's a good oppurtunity to check upper guides ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
guppers 0 Posted July 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 yes it was serviced just last week by the local stealer. has been doing this since i bought the car 2 years ago and hasn't got worse, just thought i'd look into it and do the chains at the same time. why not change the cams as i will have to take out the cams to do the followers won't i? and a pair of schrick ones sound just the ticket. (6) Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Worn followers sound more like a "ticking" noise which is most noticeable at idle, just after a cold start.What you describe sounds more like a worn belt tensioner. It is very common for these to fail at 70-80k mark. They're not expensive and relatively easy to replace. Link to post Share on other sites
guppers 0 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 thats a better description!! theres a ticking sound. i think its def followers. anyone any ideas where to get some. i night as well put some decent ones in while im doing the job eh?! Link to post Share on other sites
Petesvw 0 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 GSF are as good as any! Link to post Share on other sites
guppers 0 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 prices? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6_Absy 0 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 GSF are about £100 but if you take your exclusive VR6oc membership card (accepted world wide ;-)) they'll knock 10% off Link to post Share on other sites
guppers 0 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 cheers for that lads. might be a bit far fetched but the stealers dont accept the membership card do they? Link to post Share on other sites
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