Jetta 97 GLX ,engine rattle, need help

Kris0085 · 10-26-2004, 03:06 AM

Past two months I had thermostat replaced, new spark plugs, wires and coolant flashed. This week my engine started making noise especially when cold, after gets temperature noise seems to be less noticeable.
It's a rattling noise like there was a loose screw inside the engine.
Anybody had same experience?
Thanks
Kris

boschmann · 10-26-2004, 10:22 AM

If they removed the intake plenum to get to the spark plugs there may be a rattle in the brackets that hold the back of the plenum to the head or at the exhaust manifold heat shield.

Kris0085 · 10-26-2004, 04:32 PM

Just came back from VW dealer.
They told me my timing chains and tensioner had to be replaced.
They want 3200$$$$ for that job

(((
I am broke!!!

indianakar · 10-27-2004, 10:45 AM

That's a lot of money for chains and tensioner!!!! Around here you cut get the job done at the dealer for 800 dolla dolla bill! Then again, I live in mexico city.

boschmann · 10-27-2004, 11:21 AM

I just noticed you said GLX so my previous response doesn't apply. Sorry to hear it's the chains/tensioners. It's definitely not an easy fix, but you can get it done for less at an independent shop familiar with VW's.

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