1.4 TSI 160 hp Engine Sound

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ow3njade
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1.4 TSI 160 hp Engine Sound

Post by ow3njade »

Hello,

I am fairly new to the Scirocco club. I have a 07/2009 Scirocco with a 1.4 TSI 160 hp engine. I was wondering if the sound of my engine is normal. Please check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/the-cos-min/16-j ... tsi-160-hp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thank you!
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lewihoga
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Post by lewihoga »

I must admit I don't have the 160hp, however, my 122hp is A LOT quieter than that. So something doesn't seem right....
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Post by easyrider »

similar thread here, think it's fine...

http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... =2&t=13639" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Victor's thread: http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... 13&t=17412" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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PetterDammen
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Re: 1.4 TSI 160 hp Engine Sound

Post by PetterDammen »

That could be the register chain thats too loose.
You should check it out!

Had the same sound in my engine, and unfortunatly i let it go to far :no:
had to rebuild the whole register, and were quite lucky that no valves were damaged
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the_winner
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Re: 1.4 TSI 160 hp Engine Sound

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from the sound all sounds normal !! All helthy 1.4 tsi make the same sounds, i can hear something strange .
From your experience at your engine do you notice any change at the sound of your engine?
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ow3njade
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Post by ow3njade »

that high pitch metal sound bothers me. sounds too much of a Diesel now than before.
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muziqaz
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Mine sounds similar when cold. After like 20-30 seconds it calms down and is quite silent
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Post by salsajoe »

A little difficult to tell. Mine has done 35k and is quieter than that. Could be the hydraulic tappets or the timing chain. For peace of mind I would get a VW dealership to have a listen. I believe there is a plug that can be removed to inspect the timing chain for wear.
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