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MK5 GTI GOLF with BWA engine is making a worrying noise.

jussigti

New member
Location
Finland
Car(s)
Soon to be a GTI
Hi, after changing the oil I noticed the horrible sound the engine is making, it does not go away when the engine is warm or cold. The sound could have been there before and I didn't notice or it came after changing the oil. It sounds like a crunching noise, I uploaded a video of the sound. Feel free to give your guesses and what should I do?

a video of the sound
 

uglybastard

Autocross Champion
Location
GOML
Car(s)
Mk6 GTI
You did put oil back in it right?
 

jussigti

New member
Location
Finland
Car(s)
Soon to be a GTI
Almost sounds like an exhaust leak. Does it sound louder towards the cabin than the front of the car?
I'm quite sure it is not a exhaust leak, in the video it doesn't sound that bad but it really sounds like something is grinding on like someone is chewing on metal..
 

GTI's

Drag Racing Champion
Location
MD
Pull the engine cover and start the engine and see if you can locate the location of where the noise is coming from.
 
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