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03-02-2006, 01:49 PM | #1 | |
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Scary (engine?) Noise!
Got this terrible freakin scary noise from the Passat engine
compartment. Stopped and lifted the bonnet. It sounded as though it was coming from the engine rocker cover area so I took off the oil filler cap and saw oil splattering about; checked the oil level and there was certainly oil there. Felt the alternator and it seemed OK although the noise did *I THINK* settle down if I held the alternator bracket - not really sure. The noise did NOT seem to increase as I revved the engine - strange. On the way home, for no apparent reason- the noise disappeared and the car drove fine. There was no hint of anything when I drove it the day before and I covered about 70 miles. At home I checked/ tightened the alternator bolts and they seemed OK. SPOOKY! I have not had the need to drive it today. Any ideas what it could be so I can tackle it BEFORE it either gets worse or breaks down?
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05-04-2006, 08:59 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Scary (engine?) Noise!
What kind of a noise was it??? a squeel? a banging? a ticking?
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10-31-2007, 11:17 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Scary (engine?) Noise!
One thing I've learned about the 92 passat, it makes noise. Mine is always making SOME form of scary noise. Your best bet is to just ignore it until something breaks. Otherwise you probably arn't gonna figure it out LOL. Either way I wish you the best of luck with your problems.
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