Ginge-In-Denial Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Hey all, anyone know what this weird sound is? I think it's coming from the left hand side of the engine, possibly timing belt. I have had the clutch and flywheel replaced 150 miles ago so is it maybe a clutch bedding in sound? A3 2004 2.0 FSi https://youtube.com/shorts/GMrjUc7RA4E?feature=share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Possibly the cam belt tensioner flopping around. How many miles since the cam belt was renewed? Or is it a chain drive? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginge-In-Denial Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 21 hours ago, cliffcoggin said: Possibly the cam belt tensioner flopping around. How many miles since the cam belt was renewed? Or is it a chain drive? I honestly don't know when the cam belt was last done. I think after the cash I've spent on its mot, clutch and flywheel I would be silly not to get the belt done. Good shout fella, thanks. 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Whether it is a belt or a chain it needs to be looked at. If it fails it could wreck your engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 9:58 PM, Ginge-In-Denial said: Hey all, anyone know what this weird sound is? I think it's coming from the left hand side of the engine, possibly timing belt. I have had the clutch and flywheel replaced 150 miles ago so is it maybe a clutch bedding in sound? A3 2004 2.0 FSi https://youtube.com/shorts/GMrjUc7RA4E?feature=share Was the fly wheel expensive to replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginge-In-Denial Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, cliffcoggin said: Whether it is a belt or a chain it needs to be looked at. If it fails it could wreck your engine. Yeah it's in at the garage now. I'm sure it's a belt and an interference engine so I'm not wanting to have a gubbed engine. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginge-In-Denial Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Brizzle said: Was the fly wheel expensive to replace? The garages were quoting me £1000 to £1200 for a dual mass replacement but there is a chap locally that only does clutches and gave me the option of a single mass conversion along with the clutch all new supplied and fitted for £480. Honestly I've not noticed any difference with the single mass conversion. Hope this helps fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, Ginge-In-Denial said: The garages were quoting me £1000 to £1200 for a dual mass replacement but there is a chap locally that only does clutches and gave me the option of a single mass conversion along with the clutch all new supplied and fitted for £480. Honestly I've not noticed any difference with the single mass conversion. Hope this helps fella. Cheers Just get the feeling mine might need doing at some point as when I put my foot down, with windows open can hear a noise for first few seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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