What is this part?

[sniper27]

While installing the gfb dv+ the other day, I found this clip thing just sitting next the crevices of the subframe. It was obviously attached to something at one point. Anyone know what this is? Did it just fall off something and landed on the subframe? I did have my waterpump replaced about 10 months ago, so wondering if it might be something left behind. Although it's been 9000 or so miles since the wp replacement.

 

[GoodTimesIndeed]

Wastegate rattle clip

 

[sniper27]

Is it important? I'm wondering if this is why I hear rattling on semi hard acceleration. lol

 

[pashley]

Yeah that is supposed to clip to the wastegate actuator rod. If you are hearing "rocks in a can" rattle around 2k rpms, then the clip must have come off. I dont think this is a standard part. I had to get this part aftermarketnto fix this issue.

 

[GoodTimesIndeed]

If you are hearing the rattle then yes, reinstall. It is pretty easy to do.

Here's a video diy.

 

[xHeartcoreboyx]

It's an OEM part to fix the wastegate rattle on the stock IHI turbo that comes in the GTIs.

 

[sniper27]

Awesome...Thanks everyone. I'll try and reinstall it. I can't stand that rattle can noise on accelerations.

 

[sniper27]

If you are hearing the rattle then yes, reinstall. It is pretty easy to do.

Here's a video diy.

Interesting, in the video, the guy says it is not a VW approved fix. But my clip was on the car and has the Audi logo on it. I don't know if it was ever attached, because I've heard the rattle since the day I bought the car :iono:

 

[CarniifeX]

Damn I wonder if I need one these. I always thought it was just DSG chatter. I'll have to look into it but damn, $40 for a clip like that? Seems a little much.

 

[GoodTimesIndeed]

All it really does is apply a slight constant pressure to the actuator arm to keep it from vibrating at certain frequencies/rpms.

The clip goes on the rod and should fit snug. Maybe the previous owner didn't properly install the clip?

I had the rattle and it drove me insane, this clip DOES get rid of the noise.

 

[GoodTimesIndeed]

Damn I wonder if I need one these. I always thought it was just DSG chatter. I'll have to look into it but damn, $40 for a clip like that? Seems a little much.

It is a little much, but the peace and quiet afterwards is worth it!

A good way to tell is if you're going up a slight grade or hill and next to a wall or building or something to bounce the sound back. Apply a load on the motor, say 4th gear around 2000-2500rpm or something and if you hear the tin-can-leaves-rustling-rattle-noise then you need this clip in your life.

 

[sniper27]

I bought the car new. So did they start putting these in cars past 2012? It appears my gf's 2013 A3 doesn't rattle as much, so I'm assuming the clip is on her car (properly at least).

 

[CarniifeX]

It is a little much, but the peace and quiet afterwards is worth it!

A good way to tell is if you're going up a slight grade or hill and next to a wall or building or something to bounce the sound back. Apply a load on the motor, say 4th gear around 2000-2500rpm or something and if you hear the tin-can-leaves-rustling-rattle-noise then you need this clip in your life.

Damn, I'm almost positive it does.

I'll have to crawl under there this weekend to check. I was just under there last weekend re-installing my DV+, too.

 

[CarniifeX]

Was this a service bulletin? I thought I remember reading that.

I'm going to my dealer to get the new water pump installed on Saturday, I wonder if they'll hook me up with the clip.

 

[sniper27]

Ya it's a tsb. I just found it.

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20401