dieselbill
Well-known member
- Joined
- Sep 29, 2004
- Location
- Maine
- TDI
- 2015 Passat SE TDI 6 speed sedan Titanium Beige and 06 Jetta Sedan TDI 5 speed Wheat Beige
At idle my 06' BRM TDI 5-speed makes a rattling sound like an exhaust pipe is hitting the body. Cannot yet locate the exact source of this noise. Just replaced timing belt, water pump, serpentine tensioner and ALL related components, nuts and bolts. Motor mount, transmission mount, and "Dog Bone" mount also checked at rest and with engine running. Vehicle runs GREAT having done a recent trip and consuming only 1.71 US gals for 97.3 miles. Clutch has ALWAYS been a challenge to use (shuddering, lack of smooth engagement), but that has not changed. Bought car new from the late Chris in Langehorn,PA. Anyone care to share their thoughts on this issue?