A clanking noise on cold start up of Golf
Sometimes on cold start up Golf has a clanking noise but which disappears after a few seconds. Sound like a water pump bearing but could it be cam chain trouble ?
Asked on 7 March 2015 by Eugene
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, it could be. When did you last change the oil?
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