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1997 Audi A3 Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Clutch, Grinding.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.

Asked on May 28, 2012

Making grinding, ratteling noise in low gears 1st and 2nd

Hi my a3 has recently developed a grinding, ratteling noise coming from the front of the car. The noise gets louder if i have been on a long journey, it only makes this noise when im not acelerating or putting the clutch down, example when coming to a junction slowley, it dosent make the noise when the car stops. It startd only making the noise in first but it does it in second now aswell, please help
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Replied on May 28, 2012

you have some bearing failing inside the box. it will have to come out to be repaired. the longer you wait the more damage may be happening.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on May 28, 2012

Can i order parts online if so, what and how much?

Tiny Response from chlo93
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Replied on May 28, 2012

Do you what sort of bearing and where abouts?

Tiny Response from chlo93
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Replied on May 28, 2012

you will only know this when it is broken down and inspected by a shop.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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