Rattling clicking noise in front of the engine?

2010 AUDI A6
180,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TT7979
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The car has a loud clicky rattling in front of the engine we used to be able to spray wd40 and it would stop but now it does not.
Nov 8, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

What did you spray the WD40 onto? If it is a rattling sound, it could be a few different things such as a catalytic converter, belt tensioner, or belt-driven accessory.

Is it possible for you to record it making the noise and upload it for me to hear?

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
Nov 8, 2024 at 8:23 PM