Dave K

Has anybody had any similar experiences. Usually hear the gurgling sound after a long drive (anything over 45 minutes). Any advice is appreciated.

Ray Calvo

Is it after you turn off car?

a) If hear it around the dash and A/C was on, just refrigerant being redistributed after compressor kicks off (this is more of a hiss than a gurgle). Lasts maybe 10 seconds

b) If hear it more from engine after getting out of car, is prob. coolant flowing under natural circulation. This might last 5-15 minutes.

Either is generally normal, if gauges reading OK.

If you're hearing something while driving, I'm at a loss.

Rich L.

I think your car's a quattro (2.8QT ?). Anyway, the gas tank is kinda an upside-down U shape and there's a pump that evens the fuel level betwen the two sides. That makes a gurgling sound but I usually hear it right after I start the car.

Rich L. 99 1.8TAQMS

Dave K

I hear the sound while the car is running. Usually after the long drive, every time I accelerate, I begin to hear the gurgling sound from the engine compartment. I have no idea what it is.

Cal

It's probably the fuel pump whining when the fuel runs low, or slogs to one side