Noisy A4 on cold start?

[msh]

Hi,

I have an A4 2.0TFSI SE Quattro on a 06 plate that makes a whining noise when the engine is cold, just after first start in the morning.

Checking under the bonnet it sounds like it is coming from the front of the engine- maybe near the timing belt. As soon as the engine is warm the noise disappears. Any ideas anyone what it could be?

[fitzyr]

Hi
What mileage is on car. Is timing belt due for changing. I say this because it could be the tensioner that is making the whining noise and should be changed when doing belt along with water pump. The tensioner could be seized. I have come accross this before. All was sorted once tensioner and belt changed.

This may or may not be your problem but worth looking into.

[nick30]

its a common problem with the 2.0 TFSI. As said it will be the cam belt/ tensioner. i had mine replaced last year under warrenty, but expect to pay around £300 quid if not covered.

[msh]

I have taken the car into Audi today for a check on the noise. The car has only done 35k and is still under warranty so if it is the tensioner it should be covered. Lets hope so anyway.

Cheers boys for the info.

[msh]

Had the timing belt tensioner replaced but car still sounds exactly the same as before.

Got it booked in again but has anyone got any more ideas what this might be.

As i said before, it only happens at first start up and then for a mile or so. Then its ok.

It makes the car sound like a bag of s--t till it is warm.

[AudiSport]

Sounds like oil starvation, I would get the sump dropped and the oil pick up pipe checked asap. Just do a search on this subject - but make sure yoursitting down!