Strange noise on cold startup 1.2tsi

HSimo7

Active Member
Oct 1, 2018
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Hi all :)

I was just wondering my 64 plate 1.2 tsi has been making a 'loudish' noise upon cold start up, I've heard this could be caused by the timing chain and tensioner. I've also heard it can be the oil tappets for the tensioner that are just filling up with oil this is what causes the noise?

Thanks for any advice
 

Rooster

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Oct 27, 2018
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Yorkshire
Hi, it's difficult to give any advice without hearing the noise, can you record it and post it so we can have a listen?
 

Fortis

Active Member
Jul 11, 2019
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i have a 1.2 fr 12 2013, I hear a similar noise on mine, ill try and recored it, it sounds like a mild engine rev.
 

camelspyyder

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Jun 26, 2014
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My 2014 1.2/105 did the same but more when parked faced uphill. I guess the oil just took longer to get to the top end that way.

I didn't have any issues with the engine (related to the noise).
 
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