VW Jetta GLI making intermittent grinding noise on launch

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I just saw a 2007 GLI with 120,000 kms that I was interested in purchasing today. There were 3 issues that I need help with:

Upon launching the car (gas pedal floored) I could hear some kind of grinding noise from the mid-rear section. I could not hear it anymore after trying a few times
The car made a very brief rattling noise every time it started moving (gas pedal pressed normally). The owner said it might be because of the DSG transmission which mimics the behaviour of a stick shifter during depression of the clutch
There was a kick every time I backed up (gas pedal pressed normally)

I am mainly concerned about the intermittent noise, but thought to throw in the rest just in case. According to the owner the car was parked for a couple of days, so I'm guessing maybe it needed to warm up first but I can't convince myself.

What are the possible causes of the intermittent noise?

michael armijo · Answer

Bad Universal Joint... Reverse is the gear that you’ll feel it the most.. If the tranny shifts all gears and clutch works!! Your all good.. also check and change the tranny gear oil.??

SpeedFreak · Answer

DON'T BUY IT ! I hope you did not buy that GTI three years ago! A grinding noise mid car in a front wheel drive? There is nothing there! It could be a bad transaxle that transmitted the sound to mid car. Or it may be a wheel bearing but they usually make a thumping noise that increases in intervals between thumps as speed increases, or it may be a strut, again they don't usually grind they clang and pop etc. If you are still following this did you find the problem?

Answered by SpeedFreak on November 6, 2020

VW Jetta GLI making intermittent grinding noise on launch

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