2003 Volkswagen Passat Noise engine rattling intermittant

140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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STUARTJONEV
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VW Passat 1.9 TDi SE130 2003Engine rattling sound and loss of power, no warning lights showing ,first garage said faulty injector, new injector fitted but its still the same, second garage changed one more injector and injector wiring loom and new fuel filter but still the same, now £1,300.00 spent and car has exactly the same problem, leave the car overnight and start next day and it runs ok with all power restored and no rattles but after 30 minutes or so it starts rattling again
Dec 27, 2009 at 4:52 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has anyone checked to make sure the catylatic converter isn't loose causing the noise and the loss of power?
Dec 28, 2009 at 6:53 AM
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