Rattling V10

[Peterpat]

I have a 2008 S8 V10 that has developed a rattle over the last 15k miles. Its now done 80k and although sense and trade friends tell me to get rid I would like to have any recommendations on a good source for a rebuild and general refresh. It will be a second car afterwards. It sounds like wear in the timing chains. I am told the specialist needs a cradle for engine extraction and really best left to V10 specialists. Any suggestions gratefully received.

[Peterpat]

Thanks Paz. Have spoken to a specialist today and sent him a short vid. Could be inlet manifold aprox £3.5 k inc vat,or chains etc at anywhere between £5 and £8k. Bit of a dilemma as to repair could mean gearbox etc in another few thousand,but not really saleable as is. Will speak to your guys in morning but not looking good for the future of this particular S8.

[Peterpat]

Appreciate your reply,thanks. No lights ever on,just a ticking over several months which worsened,but now the bag of nails rev. Strangely the car is ok on everything apart from noise,and even now starts well and drives as ever,although a mechanic who listenes said he would not drive it,so it sits idle. I have been told that many of the larger Audis go this way S6,RS6 etc basically uneconomical to repair. Such a shame as ceramic braeks,bose,FSH etc,but basically good for breaking.