2.0 TSI wastegate/exhaust rattle - Fixed!

[TonyTony]

I bought a 2.0 TSI Leon FR a few months ago and noticed this horrible rattle soon after. After some digging apparently all TSI engines do it and that's the end of it.

After further digging VW have actually brought out a clip that fixes it ( Even though SEAT don't know anything about it and are not interested in fixing the rattle under warranty apparently).

For anybody interested the genuine VW part number is: 06J 145 220A

I got it fitted from a local specialist, £14 for the clip and 30 mins labour. Horrible rattle completely gone!

[Dr G]

I haven't noticed this on any of the Audi versions; don't suppose there's a vid/recording of it anywhere to make it recognisable?

[SuperchargedVR6]

Good bit of info. Can't say I've noticed a rattle from my wastegate, but for the benefit of others, here it is:-

[TonyTony]

Dr G said:

I haven't noticed this on any of the Audi versions; don't suppose there's a vid/recording of it anywhere to make it recognisable?

I've seen a few vid's but the noise isn't the same as what mine was doing, so I'm guessing its a different problem.

It happens under acceleration at 2500-3000rpm. With all the windows up its a hissing/rattling noise coming from the engine bay at the back where the turbo is.

With the windows down you can hear an even louder hissy metallic rattle at the back of the exhaust (Which I'm guessing is just the noise reverberating through the exhaust).

If a car is making the noise you would definitely notice it, it just sounds like somethings broken.