Do you notice an engine noise on your Volkswagen Polo when you drive your vehicle? We know that this is very distressing and that you are wanting to know. Finding out such a noise is not always a good indication, but it may also be nothing serious. To help you solve this problem, our team has made a decision to prepare this article to assist you in this investigation. In order to accomplish this research as accurately as possible, we will first concentrate on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Volkswagen Polo metal type.
I notice a clicking engine noise Volkswagen Polo
In case you acknowledge a clicking engine noise on your Volkswagen Polo, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to discern the origin place 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 notice a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you notice an engine noise on Volkswagen Polo, 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 Polo. Either the hydraulic pushers, in general it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will notice 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 such a case, consider swapping them.
I notice a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Volkswagen Polo
If you have determined the location of origin of engine noise on Volkswagen Polo that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the causes. In both circumstances, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two repairs are very complicated and most mechanics will advise you to swap the motor of your Volkswagen Polo.
I notice an engine clicking noise on Volkswagen Polo coming from combustion
Finally, if you have the feeling that this clicking noise is related to the combustion of your engine, there are three plausible causes of it. Verify 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 control the timing of the various engine components to promote good combustion. And finally, the most classic trigger, comes from your injection, which is either obstructed or one or more injectors is affected. In this case, do not hesitate to refer to this article which deals in detail with the different injector noises on Volkswagen Polo.
Hissing noise / engine friction Volkswagen Polo
Engine noise Volkswagen Polo 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 state and try to locate the exact source of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to appear in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to distinguish the area 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 Polo when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you pay attention to engine noise on Volkswagen Polo, but this noise takes place 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 make a noise close to a bell noise. To have more information about this noise and if you have managed to validate that the release bearing is indeed the reason of your concerns, go here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Volkswagen Polo.
Engine noise Volkswagen Polo close to a friction
In case that you notice a motor noise on your Volkswagen Polo, 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 origin of your problems.Often, we will start to notice a motor noise on Volkswagen Polo, 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 problem. So remember to verify their state and go to your motor mechanic to change 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, take a look at this article on belt noise on Volkswagen Polo for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Volkswagen Polo
In case that you notice an engine noise on Volkswagen Polo and this noise is close to metal noise, it is plausible 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, fairly quickly go to your 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 every time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you pass on roads in poor state. Verify the state of your silentblocks and change them if needed. If you want to have more information about rubber mounts noises on Volkswagen Polo, go through this article which gives you more information about the different types of noise and their origins.
