Hi there,
When i got my car i noticed on the front left side of the engine bay there was a rattling type noise. I did not really know what this was.
I had the cambelt done before i got the car as a condition of the sale.
I still had the rattling noise coming from near the cambelt general area.

I've recently taken the car to VW and they say to fix the rattle they will replace the 'tensioner' belt and this will fix the problem. I've no idea what this 'tensioner' belt is nor where it is. It was all a bit vague. Cost was about £60 then labour on top.

Any idea what this tensioner belt is? I presume it is not done when the cambelt is done then? Does this often rattle?

The noise is annoying and i want to be rid of it. The price sounds OK but need to ensure this will fix it.

Thanks.