1.2TSI - whining noise from Westgate valve on turbocharger (Yeti)

[Yetiray]

I have a 2 year old Yeti 1.2 TSI with a very irritating noise that sometimes almost disappears then comes back for weeks.

I have taken this up with my Skoda dealer and the technicians have explained that this is nothing to worry about and is a "characteristic" of these engines due to the need for a "loose-fitting Westgate valve" - not just the Yeti.

They say they have had several complaints about this and have raised it with Skoda via a TPI (Technical Problem inform???) but so far nothing is being done about it.

I would like to change to a new Yeti 1.2TSI but this noise is putting me off.

Does anyone else recognise this problem on their car?

[Ootohere]

Odd they should say that, there has been remedial work carried out on other Skoda models with the 1.2 TSI engines 

for over 4 years now.

Maybe they should go check the TPI they have received.

 

This is one of many of these types of posts.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/262442-12-tsi-turbo-shim-fitted

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/263259-12-tsi-owners-look-here-please

 

Worth posting your question in the Yeti section.

Edited 13 July, 2015 by goneoffSKi