Vw Bora Engine Grinding Sound Above 2000Rpm And Ticking Sound When Idle

vishwa.j · February 7, 2016

I have a 2002 VW Bora 1.6 and I recently noticed a strange grinding sound when the engine exceeds 2000rpm..
This issue is not always there though..it comes and goes..This sound comes when the gear is neutral as well as when the car is moving..
I have recorded the sound..Can be viewed by following the link below..

I also noticed this ticking sound when the engine is on...Not sure if it's normal or not..

your expert advice is highly appreciated..

fiatLife · February 7, 2016

me no expert, but tappet noise or valvetrain can be the culprit, i had a similar issue in my ride and it was a tappet noise

Twin Turbo · February 8, 2016

Yes, it's noisy, but it's

1. The noise above 2k rpm seems like the exhaust. get the system checked and for loose or vibrating heat shields or cat convertors.

2.The noise at idle ,mostly generated from the injectors.and valve train. Get the alternator drive belt tensioner checked for noise,

Edited February 8, 2016 by Twin Turbo

vishwa.j · February 8, 2016

On 2/8/2016 at 1:47 AM, Twin Turbo said:
Yes, it's noisy, but it's
1. The noise above 2k rpm seems like the exhaust. get the system checked and for loose or vibrating heat shields or cat convertors.

2.The idle sound seems normal,mostly generated from the injectors.and valve train

Get the alternator drive belt tensioner checked for noise,

is it okay to drive the car until I get this fixed? I will not be able to take it for a repair till Wednesday..

I also thought it's the exhaust or cat..wasn't very sure..

any chance it could be the timing belt or Razors in a motor?

That's what I'm worried about...

thank you for the quick replies!

Twin Turbo · February 8, 2016

On 2/8/2016 at 1:47 AM, Twin Turbo said:
Yes, it's noisy, but it's
1. The noise above 2k rpm seems like the exhaust. get the system checked and for loose or vibrating heat shields or cat convertors.

2.The noise at idle ,mostly generated from the injectors.and valve train. Get the alternator drive belt tensioner checked for noise,

could also be due ton a partially blocked cat causing high back pressure at high rpm

vishwa.j · February 8, 2016

On 2/8/2016 at 12:16 PM, Twin Turbo said:
could also be due ton a partially blocked cat causing high back pressure at high rpm

Hmmm is it a serious problem that should be fixed right away or can it wait a few days?

Shernon Damien · February 8, 2016

I would recommend taking it to a repair shop that is familiar with these european engines. Try Ruwan at Vishwa Motors. They specialize in Audi's and VW's.

Edited February 8, 2016 by Shernon Damien

vishwa.j · February 10, 2016

On 2/8/2016 at 9:05 PM, Shernon Damien said:
I would recommend taking it to a repair shop that is familiar with these european engines. Try Ruwan at Vishwa Motors. They specialize in Audi's and VW's.

yes I talked to Vishwa Motors and taking the car there today

Thanks!

Twin Turbo · February 10, 2016

Good advice Shermon !

Edited February 10, 2016 by Twin Turbo

vishwa.j · February 16, 2016

Took the Car to Vishwa Motors . They refilled gas and stuff...AC is working normally most of the time now..
but the sound is still there sometimes..I started a different thread for the issue..