New TDI 170 Quattro owner

Hi,

Just moved from long term petrol straight 6 BMW ownership to a sport back a3 s line, with an 07 plate. So far loving the torque, great handling in the twisties too, higher mileage has sent me down the derv route, so fingers crossed this one is as reliable as my BMW's!

Forums great BTW, already know how to add an armrest! Just have a couple of Q's for you knowledgeable folk.

Firstly I get a small whiff of fuel in the cabin, I think its more noticeable when stationary, could I need a new pollen filter, or something more sinister?

Secondly, having put the car through its paces this weekend, I've noticed quite a drone in 6th gear when accelerating between 70 and 80. It only happens in this situation, I've tried to replicate it in other gears at similar load/speed, but nothing doing. Wondered if this might be just normal engine noise, or again something more serious. Otherwise the car seems to pull well in all gears.

Any pointers would be well received.

Thanks
Neil

Thanks chaps!

After a bit of googling, and this forum - I think i tend to agree that it's the prop shaft - although hoping it is the rear damper rather than the whole prop shaft!

Will get my local indie to have a look into the smell, if anyone can direct me to the best place to look, I'll take a look myself before it goes in?