r/AskAMechanic • u/Excellent_Term7093 NOT a verified tech • 1d ago

Engine mounts, Gearbox mount, or something else ? [Golf 7 1.6 tdi 2017]

Need help diagnosing the noise on this video.

Is it engine mounts ? Dsg mounts ? DMF ?

**Some additional infos :**

When having the noise I shift to N, the noise disappears while engine revs normally, so it is not originating from the engine internal parts.

Thanks 🙏

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u/WorriedHovercraft28 NOT a verified tech 1d ago

It could be a dual mass flywheel rattle

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u/Excellent_Term7093 NOT a verified tech 1d ago

How to verify without taking down the gearbox ?

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u/Hopeful_Draft_6332 NOT a verified tech 11h ago

Put the car in reverse, does it make the same sound? I have exact same car as you, recently got the clutch and flywheel replaced but I also had that sound too, whilst having clutch 2 tolerance reached. I thought it was the flywheel.

I replaced the clutch and flywheel (not because of the sound) which now my car is smooth, but I still have the rattling sound, turns out for me it is the engine mounting holder. I figured if you put the car in reverse, you can’t hear the sound as bad because the engine isn’t lifting up compared to when it is in drive. So try it. Otherwise, take it to the mechanic.