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Rattle from top of engine when idle!

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Old Jun 20, 2026 | 07:19 AM
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Default Rattle from top of engine when idle!

My Audi A3 1.4tsi 2011engine has just started to rattle from top back of engine only when idle, no warning lights as yet.

Anyone recognise this?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/160eAhbbOXH2U886v1BUnNsvQG2R5BuFu/view?usp=drivesdk

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Old Jun 20, 2026 | 09:57 AM
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AI suggests Timing Chain Tensioner / Camshaft Adjuster but it might very well be something else.
Ask AI yourself (include the .avi), many clues from it there ...

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