Does this sound normal - New updated added 21/05/2011

[Smee]

I know im might be worrying over nothing.

i drove today with the radio off to have a nice listen to the engine (havent done this in 2 weeks of owning the car).

i wasnt paying attention before driving it hard but when stuck in traffic i noticed this sound (Tappetty)



i have tried to capture it on Phone not sure what the quality has come out like. only does it on Idle rev it a little and it goes away.

I wish some of you lived local to me so i can compare.

Lee

 

[LeonFR07DSG]

I know im might be worrying over nothing.

i drove today with the radio off to have a nice listen to the engine (havent done this in 2 weeks of owning the car).

i wasnt paying attention before driving it hard but when stuck in traffic i noticed this sound (Tappetty)



i have tried to capture it on Phone not sure what the quality has come out like. only does it on Idle rev it a little and it goes away.

I wish some of you lived local to me so i can compare.

Lee

sounds exactly the same as mine...

 

[Smee]

really thank god lol. i was thinking something was catching or a piston ring was playing up.

Admittedly i have no reason to suspect or know what that would sound like lol. just confused that pressing the throttle made it go away

thanks

again

 

[Nath.]

I have read a few threads on here about the 2.0 petrol FR and Cupra sounding a bit tappy. it's nothing to worry about. Smee I take it you know about the fuel pump cam follower that can cause problems and needs checking?

 

[Smee]

yea i do. about to order one from Dave at Sere but i need some one to fit it for me as im only good at removing bumpers and wouldnt touch an engine

 

[ElasticTangent]

My Cupra sounds a bit like that at idle (almost like a diesel when it's cold)

I have read a few threads on here about the 2.0 petrol FR and Cupra sounding a bit tappy. it's nothing to worry about. Smee I take it you know about the fuel pump cam follower that can cause problems and needs checking?

Nath - Is this something I need to worry about in a 2010 Cupra? It's only done 3400 miles at the moment but I'll be keeping it for a while.

 

[Paul197]

yea i do. about to order one from Dave at Sere but i need some one to fit it for me as im only good at removing bumpers and wouldnt touch an engine

its really simple mate and there is a guide knocking about some ware

 

[Smee]

i dont trust my self to be honest.

if your going to the meet on the 29th you can do it if you like

 

[Smee]

My Cupra sounds a bit like that at idle (almost like a diesel when it's cold)



Nath - Is this something I need to worry about in a 2010 Cupra? It's only done 3400 miles at the moment but I'll be keeping it for a while.

See mine on start up is fine this only seems to get tapperty like that when really warmed up.

i will investigate different driving styles tonight on way home

lee

 

[Nath.]

My Cupra sounds a bit like that at idle (almost like a diesel when it's cold)



Nath - Is this something I need to worry about in a 2010 Cupra? It's only done 3400 miles at the moment but I'll be keeping it for a while.

If it's checked it's nothing to worry about, if it's left to get worn it can cause problems. best to make sure it's checked properly every service or it can cause big bills.

 

[Ptar64]

yea i do. about to order one from Dave at Sere but i need some one to fit it for me as im only good at removing bumpers and wouldnt touch an engine

Smee, I did my cam follower on my FR TFSI at the weekend, took about 45 mins for my first time. It really is simple and theres a great guide under the Stickied Topic.
I am not a trained mechanic at all, but with the guides shown on the web I have replaced/cleaned EGR valves, serviced cars and other bits.

My car has got 86K on it and have no idea if it was replaced before, but the damage on the follower wasnt as bad as I was expecting. I will post a picture in the thread later on.

 

[Paul197]

i dont trust my self to be honest.

if your going to the meet on the 29th you can do it if you like

don't think i will be tbh mate i also see you are after a vag-com

 

[SteveTDCi]

mine taps as well

 

[/dev/null]

Sounds the same as mine!

 

[rv2583]

yep sound the same as mine ...like diesel

 

[Nath.]

Yep, that's why I bought the Diesel one, they sound the same, go the same but the real diesel gets good MPG

 

[GREG_R84]

My old mk1 LCR and my k1 both do/did this now and again. Its nothing to worry about, its just the carbon filter

 

[cupra-lee]

I was just coming on here to ask does it make a difference if you remove this part its a charcol filter im sure used for excess fuel to go back into the tank or engine saving a slight amount on fuel

 

[SteveTDCi]

Yep, that's why I bought the Diesel one, they sound the same, go the same but the real diesel gets good MPG

yeah but we don't have to go to the dealers to have the soot blown out of our exhausts

 

[Smee]

ok day 2. driven very sensibly this morning. No warning lights. temp say normal. pull in to work car park and start to hear the noise. its quite loud really.

captured from Cabin side now.

Notes

car driven 30 miles normal speed.
aircon unit is OFF



you will see me switch it on during the video and the noise subsides and then off again and the noise is clearly there again.

some one check there and let me know if this is normal or should i start to worry

lee