rattling noise

[dhorsfall2000]

Hi all, I have recently purchased an a3 tdi 140 on a 06 plate, so it has been fine but it has started to make a really loud rattling noise every now and then, it doesnt do it all the time, but when it does it is really loud, it goes away when i accelerate, i have recorded the noise on my phone but dont know how to upload a video to hear, its difficult to tell where the noise is coming from. it is a really tinny sounding noise, anyone come across something similar ???

[bertb]

Might be a heat shield come lose


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[Fexo]

Yes, I have this on mine (61 plate). The garage had a look but could not find anything. It's in for cam belt on MOT on the 10th and I have asked them to find it then as my wife refuses to drive the car with it. It seems to be coming from the rear driver's side.

[Alan02]

Exhaust hanger bracket loose.

[Fexo]

Hope so! A cheap one.

[Fexo]

Well, I have had the MOT and cambelt done today and they had a search for the noise. Seems it was my fault in allowing the tyre fitters to change the rear brake pads (was too convenient). They was a spring loose in there, which also explained the "clunking" noise when using the brakes while reversing. Think that I'll stick with them for tyres in future.

[MissSpentYouth]

exhaust heat shield baffle ?

[dhorsfall2000]

I am starting to think it may be my flywheel, as i am trouble with my gears occasionally