Do you listen to an engine noise on your Volkswagen Golf 2 while driving? We can understand that this is very troubling and that you are wondering. Hearing such a noise is not always a good signal, but it may also be nothing major. To help you eliminate this trouble, our team has decided to prepare this article to assist you in this research. In order to do 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 2 metal type.
I listen to a clicking engine noise Volkswagen Golf 2
In case you know a clicking engine noise on your Volkswagen Golf 2, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to establish the source area of it to be able to know the trigger of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I listen to a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you listen to an engine noise on Volkswagen Golf 2, 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 triggers of these engine noises on Volkswagen Golf 2. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their faulty “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will listen to these clicking noises, often when cold and disappears when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the concern. In cases like this, consider changing them.
I listen to a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Volkswagen Golf 2
If you have distinguished the region of source of engine noise on Volkswagen Golf 2 that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the triggers. In both situations, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two repairs are very difficult and most mechanics will advise you to swap the motor of your Volkswagen Golf 2.
I listen to an engine clicking noise on Volkswagen Golf 2 coming from combustion
Finally, if you think that this clicking noise is linked to the combustion of your engine, there are three conceivable triggers of it. Examine the state 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 manage the timing of the various engine elements to induce good combustion. And finally, the most classic trigger, comes from your injection, which is either blocked or one or more injectors is injured. In this case, do not be reluctant to browse this article which deals in detail with the distinct injector noises on Volkswagen Golf 2.
Hissing noise / engine friction Volkswagen Golf 2
Engine noise Volkswagen Golf 2 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 check the state and try to locate the exact origin of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to show up in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to establish the region 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 2 when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the event that you acknowledge engine noise on Volkswagen Golf 2, but this noise happens mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in such a case it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. In fact, a worn release bearing will produce a noise close to a bell noise. To have more info about this noise and if you have managed to confirm that the release bearing is indeed the trigger of your trouble, direction here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Volkswagen Golf 2.
Engine noise Volkswagen Golf 2 close to a friction
In case that you listen to a motor noise on your Volkswagen Golf 2, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the elements that triggers it is the origin of your problems.Often, we will start to listen to a motor noise on Volkswagen Golf 2, 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 trouble. So please remember to check their state and go to your auto technician to replace 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, have a look at this article on belt noise on Volkswagen Golf 2 for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Volkswagen Golf 2
In case that you listen to an engine noise on Volkswagen Golf 2 and this noise is similar to metal noise, it is conceivable 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 check that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, as soon as possible go to your motor mechanic or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This triggers 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 state. Examine the state of your silentblocks and replace them if needed. If you want to have more info about rubber mounts noises on Volkswagen Golf 2, read this article which gives you more info about the distinct types of noise and their origins.
