Noise when off the throttle in gear. Any suggestions?

[matt21]

Looking for some advice

Went to see a car today for my brother. TT 180 Quattro MK1. It was spot on but had been stood for a few months

Car drove fine except one issue. When lifting off the throttle in gear only there was a loud noise that could be heard. Depressing clutch, neutral or applying throttle made the noise go away. Was like a droning noise

Any thoughts?

[Hooli]

Gearbox or diff oil, or propshaft bearings if they have them?

[littleredrooster]

Loose baffle in the exhaust, or loose heat shield perhaps.

[matt21]

littleredrooster said:

Loose baffle in the exhaust, or loose heat shield perhaps.

Hoping it is something as simple as a loose heat shield. Could it be possible that it is 4wd related?

[Searider]

Isn't the 180 2wd?

[sebhaque]

Searider said:

Isn't the 180 2wd?

I'm sure this discussion has been had many times on the TT forums, but AFAIK it's possible to get a FWD 180 although the majority are 4WD. The OP did mention that this one was a Quattro

[matt21]

100% Quattro

The 150 is all 2wd

[Searider]

matt21 said:

100% Quattro

The 150 is all 2wd

Ah, I see.