This is just MY experience with a GTi VW. Made the exact same sound. Took off the oil pan and seen shavings all over. The connecting rod broke. At that point, i know it needed tons of work to repair. Basically a rebuild. I know the block wold have had to be re-done. Needed new crankshaft, connecting rods and others. It happend a little while ago so i cant remember all that needed to be repaired. But that sounds like a death rattle to me.
BTW we thaught it was a immidate valve or timing chain/cam chain problem, but ended being even worse. I dont want to be the person to bring bad news...but, It wont take long before that engine doesnt run at all.
Last edited by AftermathMotorsports; 02/14/04 12:16 AM.
