I'm still chasing this noise, I dropped the sump at the weekend and replaced the pick up pipe, o ring and sump pan. Nice new oil and filter and a forte oil treat flush before hand..... it's still chapping away.
I guess I could just leave it until it breaks... whatever it is. That may be the...
So I eventually got round to replacing my VVT tensioner pads while I was doing the alternator at the weekend. Unfortunately it hasn't fixed the noise!
******.
What eles could it be? I'll get a short video and stick it up here...
So, I managed to drive home last night after work, all the warning lights have gone out except the battery/battery light (the red one). I suspect a failed alternator.
The yellow battery light started flashing near the end of my ten mile drive with no lights, heater, radio.
I tested the battery...
Hi Folks,
I was driving into work this morning, just thinking to myself; "The S3 is going well, not been to the parts department for months" so I give it some right boot off the last roundabout before my work and the dash lights up like a christmas tree!
The flashing brake warning sign is on...
yeah I'll get them from Audi when the runners arrive from the states.
I think thats me sorted.
I'm going to keep driving the car in the mean time, I doubt it'll do much damage, just a bit noisy.
Cheers again
Appreciated lads, thanks for the prompt replies and the excellent info.
I also read about a tool required to lock something or other, any idea what it's called?
Full of questions :)
S3 Dave, you are a legend. I'm going to order these now.
I assume I need both and they will fit my BAM engine, I can't see any reference other than 1.8t.
Cheers again!
****** hell, I hope mine isn't going to cost that. I assume that's not the normal failure mode...
If it is a worn VVT pad I hope the pad can be changed.
Can anyone point me to a thread for replacing this bit?
I don't think it's the carbon canister as per Voorhees reply, it made that carbon canister tick already. This is an extra ticking noise, it never goes away and is definitely revs related.
VVT pads? Is this the same as the cam chain tensioner?
Hi Folks,
Any suggestions what a ticking noise from the top end of my engine could be.
Just started and appears to be there at all revs and with or without the car moving / clutch engaged.
Car is driving fine.
I have VAG com, any suggestion what I could log to point me in the right direction?
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