Volkswagen Golf exhaust? rattle.

Car: Volkswagen Golf
Variant: 1.4i S
Model Year: 1998
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Everytime i accelerate there is an annoying tin like rattling sound which comes from underneath the car. The noise seems to be in-audable after about 2500 revs. I think it could possibly be a heat plate but would appreciate any advice as i do not want to be ripped off by a mechanic! Thankyou.
Posted: Oct 5, 2007 (17 years ago)
Sounds like a typical exhaust issue - very difficult to diagnose as there are many parts of an exhaust system which can cause a rattling sound. The fact that the noise goes away at higher revs would point towards a piece having worked itself loose somewhere which is only affected at lower frequencys/revs.

If you know a decent specialist garage take it there for them to have a look - try to avoid the chain tyre/exhaust companies as they'll quite likely try to sell you an entire new exhaust when it could only require one piece replacing. Don't accept the first quote either, have a shop around to see the differences which can be huge.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help, if you get time please post back to let us know what the garage says.

Posted Oct 8, 2007 (17 years ago)
Check the heat sheild on the exhaust manifold/front pipe first to see if its loose or is touching on anything.

Does it do it if you rev the car when its stood still?
Posted Oct 12, 2007 (17 years ago)
i have the same prob except with a different car, i have no rattling noise when i rev stood still dont suppose anyone knows why this is?
p.s sorry for high jackin the forum
Posted May 16, 2009 (15 years ago)
There are a few things it could be but what I would suggest is looking at your exhaust system. If you aren't sure what or where that is I'd take a look at this diagram http://finaltouchautomotive.com/exhaust-guide as it explains about the exhaust system.
Posted Mar 27, 2013 (11 years ago)

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