Do you listen an engine noise on your Volkswagen Transporter 5 when you drive? We can understand that this is very disturbing and that you are wanting to know. Listening such a noise is not always a good signal, but it may also be nothing severe. To help you eliminate this trouble, our team has chosen to produce this article to help you in this research. In order to carry out this research as accurately as possible, we will first focus on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Volkswagen Transporter 5 metal type.
I listen a clicking engine noise Volkswagen Transporter 5
In case you note a clicking engine noise on your Volkswagen Transporter 5, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to detect the origin location 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 a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you listen an engine noise on Volkswagen Transporter 5, and this noise is based at the top of the engine, it means that it is based at your cylinder head and accompanying elements. Two elements can be the triggers of these engine noises on Volkswagen Transporter 5. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will listen 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 concern. In such a case, consider swapping them.
I listen a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Volkswagen Transporter 5
If you have distinguished the place of origin of engine noise on Volkswagen Transporter 5 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 repairs are very complex and most mechanics will advise you to replace the motor of your Volkswagen Transporter 5.
I listen an engine clicking noise on Volkswagen Transporter 5 coming from combustion
Finally, if you think that this clicking noise is connected to the combustion of your engine, there are three plausible causes 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 parts to provide good combustion. And finally, the most classic trigger, comes from your injection, which is either blocked or one or more injectors is affected. In this case, do not hesitate to refer to this article which deals in detail with the distinct injector noises on Volkswagen Transporter 5.
Hissing noise / engine friction Volkswagen Transporter 5
Engine noise Volkswagen Transporter 5 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 happen in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to distinguish the area of origin of the noise. The three elements whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Volkswagen Transporter 5 when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you detect engine noise on Volkswagen Transporter 5, but this noise takes place 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 validate that the release bearing is indeed the reason of your problems, go here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Volkswagen Transporter 5.
Engine noise Volkswagen Transporter 5 close to a friction
In the event that you listen a motor noise on your Volkswagen Transporter 5, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the parts that causes it is the origin of your problems.Often, we will start to listen a motor noise on Volkswagen Transporter 5, 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 bear in mind to check their state and go to your motor mechanic to change the elements 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 Transporter 5 for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Volkswagen Transporter 5
In the event that you listen an engine noise on Volkswagen Transporter 5 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 connected with damaged sprockets. Try to check that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, almost instantly 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 causes a metallic noise each time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you drive on roads in poor state. Examine the state of your silentblocks and change them if necessary. If you want to have more info about rubber mounts noises on Volkswagen Transporter 5, browse this article which gives you more info about the distinct types of noise and their origins.
