Hi all.

I am looking for a little advice on my A3, Over the last week or so i have started hearing a knocking noise from my 2.0 Fsi, I am a mechanic to trade but not really had any dealings with Audi's.

From investigation i am 95% sure the noise is coming from the timing chain area on the g/box side of the engine, It seems also to get worse when the engine heats up. From looking it appears to me that the rear chain cover can be removed relatively easy but for the lower cover the g/box would need to come out? does this sound right?

Now just me assuming but i imagine that the noise could be from chain slap due to the hydraulic tensioner being seized or faulty or the chain guides being broken does this sound feasible?

Any thoughts would be welcomed, I am quite sure i am on the money with this but thought you guys may have some idea.

Ment to add the milage is quite high just hit 97k

Thanks in advance

Garry