Does anybody...

[derekb95svt]

Know anything about VWs besides how shitty they are? I am having a problem with my daily driver and I dont know what it is. Weird engine sound while the motor is under a load. Was wondering if anyone could help troubleshoot. It is a 99 Passat V6 btw

[Fernanernie]

Could you be a little less descripive? How many miles, what kind of noise (pinging, knocking, banging, whirring, etc...) Where from the engine?

BTW, Volkswagen=Hitler's revenge

[Stormwalker]

Yeah I am quite familiar with VWs. When you mean weird engine noise under load, I am not quite sure that is enough information. If it is a high pitched noise, then it is possible that the gear case needs oil (75w-90 synth) if it is a 5 spd. If it is a rattling noise then it could be the heat shield on the manifold if it is a mk3. Give me more info, also you could try posting it on this forum: www.sandlimports.com they are located in Loretto and are VERY knowledgable on VWs.

Too bad it is a passat, if it were a Jetta or Golf VR6, then your outlook would be anything but "shitty".

[derekb95svt]

The car has 74,000 miles on it. It kinda sounds like an exhaust leak I suppose. Not anything like a mustang exhaust though, I am very familiar with that sound. The sound increases in pitch as the rpms go up. It is almost a popping and whirring sound put together. It is coming from around the back of the engine, either where the TB is or the exhaust manifold is. It isnt just a sucking noise like it would be with a tb. I am not too sure where the manifolds come together to the cat back so that maybe it.

[derekb95svt]

ttt

[Zephyrefi]

Not only do i know that VWs are shitty, I know that they are for girls.

[Mullet Tuner]

Not only do i know that VWs are shitty, I know that they are for girls, and homos

Fixed it for ya

[derekb95svt]

good thing it is the wifeys.