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2011 gti topend rattling/knocking

DougD

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Please help me figure out what’s going on with my 2.0tsi. I did the top end after a timing chain failure. New exhaust valves, tension era, guides etc etc. now after about 100 miles of break in I’m getting a terrible metallic knock/ticking in the top end towards the fuel pump/trans end on the engine. Using a stethoscope it sounds like the noise is coming from the hpfp or the pump attached to it. Or perhaps valves or lifter in that area. I replaced the oil pump (that the hpfp mounts to) but no change.
The noise has a broken pattern

not sure the to start finding it.
I tried to reproduce the noise by using only the starter to spin the motor with no coils. But the noise doesn’t occur until it’s running
 

DougD

New member

this is not my car or video....but its the exact same sound and cadence as mine is doing..... hope this helps you guys get an idea of whats going on.
 
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