Audi A3 tdi- noisy

[smallzoo]

As per my other post I have an A3 tdi 124k miles which has been a brilliant car but lately it has become a bit noisy. It still goes like a train, no problem starting and can move 5 faster than most cars I know but on idle its noisy. It seems ( but I am no mechanic ) that the noise is coming from below the engine rather than at the top.

Any clues on what it might be
OR
recommendations on a good guy to take it to. I am based near sandbach in cheshire

[Greendubber]

Can you explain what the noise is?

Rattle, clank, bang, squeek etc etc?

[smallzoo]

Best I can say is maybe a throatie rattle..that probably doesnt help. but I can hear the diesel engine ticking nicely and when I lean over the engine it sounds towards the bottom of the engine..

[Silent1]

Sounds like it could be an exhaust gasket gone, or a hole in your exhaust

[smallzoo]

thanks..I will try and get under the car and have a listen/look

[00161wj]

My moneys on a flywheel

[smallzoo]

oh dear that sounds expensive !

anyone know a good independent audi specialist who loves his/her job rather than the money !

[Greendubber]

If you're in the west mids then Midland VW in Cannock are excellent.

Look to see if the heat shield on the exhaust is the cause of the rattle too.