Noise from my Touareg...

[L500]

I have a 56 plate 3.0 V6 Touareg. Bought it in December from a non-main dealer. Its been superb (in particular through the snow) but today I got a knocking noise from the engine.

The last few days I've noticed that the oil temp takes a long time to warm up and is now only getting to 90 degrees. I have not had the chance to check the oil level due to leaving in the dark and getting home late, but no warning lights are on. Its also intermitent.

The noise is like a rattle/tapping over and above the engine, so not sure what it is.

Will get it down to VW asap, but any ideas what I might expect as their diagnostic?

Its gone through 34k.

Thanks.

[bigjobbo]

Could be the oil cooler gone, water mixed with oil and thus poor lubrication. Looking at 4-5 hours labour, maybe more, depending on how dirty the cooling system is. Check your oil and water asap.