Do you hear an engine noise on your Volkswagen Golf when you drive? We know that this is very distressing and that you are wanting to know. Experiencing such a noise is not always a good sign, but it may also be nothing severe. To help you resolve this issue, our team has chosen to compose this article to assist you in this research. In order to carry out this research as accurately as possible, we will first concentrate on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Volkswagen Golf metal type.
I hear a clicking engine noise Volkswagen Golf
In case you acknowledge a clicking engine noise on your Volkswagen Golf, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to determine the origin location of it to be able to know the cause of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I hear a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you hear an engine noise on Volkswagen Golf, and this noise is based at the top of the engine, it means that it is based at your cylinder head and accompanying components. Two components can be the origins of these engine noises on Volkswagen Golf. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their faulty “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will hear these clicking noises, often when cold and vanishes when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the issue. In such a case, consider changing them.
I hear a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Volkswagen Golf
If you have located the region of origin of engine noise on Volkswagen Golf that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the causes. In both cases, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two fixes are very difficult and most mechanics will advise you to replace the motor of your Volkswagen Golf.
I hear an engine clicking noise on Volkswagen Golf coming from combustion
Finally, if you have the feeling that this clicking noise is related to the combustion of your engine, there are three possible causes of it. Check the condition of your glow plugs which if worn can hinder the proper combustion of the fuel mixture. Then, your timing belt may be shifted and may poorly control the timing of the various engine components to promote good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either obstructed or one or more injectors is injured. In this case, do not be reluctant to read this article which deals in detail with the different injector noises on Volkswagen Golf.
Hissing noise / engine friction Volkswagen Golf
Engine noise Volkswagen Golf close to a bearing
If it is close to a squeaking noise you may have one of the bearings of your engine accessory parts that are reached. So verify the condition and try to find the exact source of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to arise in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to determine the location of origin of the noise. The three components whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Volkswagen Golf when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you notice engine noise on Volkswagen Golf, but this noise occurs mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in this case it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. In fact, a worn release bearing will emit a noise close to a bell noise. To have more details about this noise and if you have managed to confirm that the release bearing is indeed the reason of your trouble, direction here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Volkswagen Golf.
Engine noise Volkswagen Golf close to a friction
In the case that you hear a motor noise on your Volkswagen Golf, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the components that causes it is the source of your concerns.Often, we will start to hear a motor noise on Volkswagen Golf, close to a friction when one of the belts is worn out or when one of the related parts like your alternator, or your tensioner roller is the issue. So think about to verify their condition and go to your motor mechanic to swap the components in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more details about it, read this article on belt noise on Volkswagen Golf for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Volkswagen Golf
In the case that you hear an engine noise on Volkswagen Golf and this noise is close to metal noise, it is possible that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. In fact, a metallic noise in the engine block is often associated with damaged sprockets. Try to verify that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, almost instantly go to your auto technician or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This causes a metallic noise each time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you pass on roads in poor condition. Check the condition of your silentblocks and swap them if necessary. If you want to have more details about rubber mounts noises on Volkswagen Golf, examine this article which gives you more details about the different types of noise and their origins.
