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SebRogers
08-06-2009, 08:01 PM
I love my A4, but just lately it seems to be one thing after another (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=71715)...

Here's another little problem that's developed in the past couple of weeks. Wonder if anyone can shed any light? When pulling away under load in 1st (ie up a slight incline), I often hear a groaning / grinding noise (more a groan than a grind, but I'm struggling to describe it). Doesn't do it every time and only lasts a couple of seconds, but is fairly repeatable if I keep the revs lowish while I'm letting out the clutch.

Clutch feels fine (clutch and flywheel new about 10,000 miles ago).

After digging around a bit I wondered if it could be something to do with the alternator tensioner pulley (?), but I don't have any other symptoms like horrible noises on full steering lock.

Any suggestions? Other than the noise everything feels fine.

Eshrules
08-06-2009, 10:02 PM
when were the timing and aux belts last changed?

SebRogers
08-06-2009, 10:10 PM
Timing belt @55,000 miles (13,000 miles / 10 months ago). Aux belt.... dunno. Car's a 51 plate. Timing belt was changed by the dealer when I bought the car. One owner / full history to that point - variable though so only every 2 years. Will be better than once a year now that I've got it :)

Could it be belt related?