horrible Rattle at low Revs

[Hassan23]

Hi my 1.6 a3 has developed a loud metallic rattle when i pull off at low revs coming from the engine bay (maybe the passenger side) it also occurs when i change gear and the revs drop and the car starts to judder (all together it feels like the engine is going to drop out). i am starting to look into buckers24 post and a local mechanic said it was a worn down bush on the gear linkage but it sound alot more serious than that.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

[STEWY L]

it may be something simple like a cracked exhaust bracket.the exhaust makes an awfull noise when catching on the bodywork.
stewy.

[Hassan23]

time to get the trolly jack :D out but what do you think about the gear linkage idea thanks for the reply

[euroslap]

Get it up in the air and get somebody to give her a rev whilst you're underneath, there's no point coming to conclusions before you've sourced the fault. ;)

[STEWY L]

it is possible yes,but i would have thought that if it was making such an obvious noise,
then you would be able to feel it,or even see it, directly through the gear lever.
stewy.

[mrleeS3]

heatshield on the cat??

mine had 2x broken bolts & used to rattle like death... lol...

check that 1st ;)

[Hassan23]

ill give it a once over when i get it in the air also i realised this rattle developed when i had the starter motor replaced could it be linked to that

thanks