m4t7h3w

when i start the car i hear a rattle for a good 2-3 seconds then it dies down and goes on for a little longer - maybe 30 seconds. it sounds like i've got a deisel engine, and i opened the hood and could only point to the engine cover.

i called the dealer earlier and they said they wouldn't be able to do anything about it. they also said there was a letter that "described this" (about cam tensioner - can't remember) and they do not fix these.

sooo: what is the problem and is the dealer correct?


btw: this is a repost (for the night crew)

*edit - after a good 30 min of researching and etc i found out the 2001's especially seem to have problems with the cam tensioner and seals and what not...definitely my problem after seeing the link i have below*

ddderekkkkk

i think thats whats causing the rattling in my car, haven't gotten a chance to do some hunting around since its a little on the cold side

m4t7h3w

i did some searching and it sounds like the 2001's have a problem with the cam tensioner like i was told on the phone...but they aren't fixing that, hmmm...

i pretty sure its gotta be that because the link below is exactly my problem - but as of today it doesn't sound like they fix it anymore <ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1669028.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1669028.phtml</a</li></ul>

m4t7h3w

...i just know they aren't gonna fix the problem

Mr Paul [T-28]

you might want to try Sunflower in Topeka.

m4t7h3w

haha we'll see how my appointment on tuesday goes

Mr Paul [T-28]

How do you do that rotating sig? I like it.

k2enemy

they fixed it and also did the timing belt service. verbal quote of around 1300, ended up being over 2k. this was right after the dealer ownership change. that service rep has since lost his job

m4t7h3w

its just a php that randomly pics a picture from a folder

i dont know how to make the php though :/

www.jcs.org - he might be able to help you out

m4t7h3w

when i called i hadn't identified the problem really so i'll have to give them a call tomorrow and see what they say about everything

didn't imagine i would get people from kc responding - especially at this time

thanks!