Canadian_Grizzly
Veteran Member
Well I'm hoping this isn't major but...I'm sure it is!
Driving home and all of a sudden I hear a loud clattering (loud engine) with puffing sounds every engine cycle. When at an idle it runs very rough with puffing sounds and ticking with thick black smoke out the tail pipe, coupled with slight backfires. I'm thinking I dropped a valve or something. Any advice on how to proceed.
Previously noted very slight increase in rpm on startup occasionally and periodic sputtering at low rpm.
02 Jetta TDI, manual, 436,000 kms. Proper oil and regular servicing.
Driving home and all of a sudden I hear a loud clattering (loud engine) with puffing sounds every engine cycle. When at an idle it runs very rough with puffing sounds and ticking with thick black smoke out the tail pipe, coupled with slight backfires. I'm thinking I dropped a valve or something. Any advice on how to proceed.
Previously noted very slight increase in rpm on startup occasionally and periodic sputtering at low rpm.
02 Jetta TDI, manual, 436,000 kms. Proper oil and regular servicing.
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