I have the 2.0 twin turbo (2.8), which when I start it up from cold, it always sounds like the exhaust is blowing, this only lasts for a very short while, probably 30 seconds, but being my first turbo car, I wondered if this is something to do with that or if it is normal?
Exhaust Sounds Like Its Blowing On Start Up
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ihadablackdog
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Stuartt said:I was reading somewhere that it’s the flap in the exhaust opens on startup with the roof down making it sound nice and throaty
Stuart
I thought that also, although it does it first thing in the morning when the engine is cold and roof up, I just put it down to the flap being initially open. Don't know for how long though.
ihadablackdog said:Stuartt said:I was reading somewhere that it’s the flap in the exhaust opens on startup with the roof down making it sound nice and throaty
Stuart
I thought that also, although it does it first thing in the morning when the engine is cold and roof up, I just put it down to the flap being initially open. Don't know for how long though.
There is a flap in the exhaust as mentioned, but it’s at the rear silencer end-the “blowing sound” the op noticed is by the turbo at the engine end I think? :?
Rob
I get the same with mine.
I dont like the sound at all.. to me it doesn't sound sporty but just like a blowing exhaust.
It lasts for 20-30 secs, less if its a hot day and only from cold. Its almost like its running with the choke open!
I realised my exhaust flap was seized (and the PO had done the golf tee mod). I've reconnected it freed it up but it still doesn't seem to operate.
If I close the flap by hand and start the car it sounds much better. Might be worth investigating on yours too?
I dont like the sound at all.. to me it doesn't sound sporty but just like a blowing exhaust.
It lasts for 20-30 secs, less if its a hot day and only from cold. Its almost like its running with the choke open!
I realised my exhaust flap was seized (and the PO had done the golf tee mod). I've reconnected it freed it up but it still doesn't seem to operate.
If I close the flap by hand and start the car it sounds much better. Might be worth investigating on yours too?
i think a few owners disconnect the flap on the e89 for the sound. Try searching ‘golf tee mod’ and you’ll be able to identify if that was done by a previous owner.Diego_F said:
