MK3 Golf GTi 16v sounding like a diesel, help!!

[stumpage]

Simple really. My car has started to sound like a diesel. No loss in power etc but sounds exactly like a diesel engine. I have checked the oil, leads, plugs etc and still the same. Any ideas?

[aka_kerrly]

cracked or cracking exhaust manifold. Check the flexi section just under the main manifold from the head as this is where they usually go.

Usually killed by a worn out front engine mount that allows the engine to rock back an forth under acceleration.

dave