SteliosK

Hi all,

My first post as just bought my new S4 B6 on Friday! Had an S4 B5 some years ago and have been wanting a B6 for ages. Finally managed to convince the wife to allow me to get one - It's a B6 S4, 2003 with 84,000 miles.

Anyhow, I have noticed a couple of things that I'd like your help on, if you would be so kind.

When driving in all gears, there is a rather loud whine that can be heard through the rev range in all gears, it's loud enough to sound like a supercharger and it almost drowns out the engine noise I've read through some posts that say this is normal, but I really don't think it is - not this loud, anyway.

The second issue I have is with gearchange. I have a 6 speed manual - When I drive around like a granddad and try to make the journey as smooth as possible, I notice that after I have selected 2 gear and have taken my foot off the clutch the car jerks - this happens to a lesser degree in third gear and is barely noticeable from 4th gear onwards. It doesn't feel right - there is almost no way to have a smooth journey.

Any ideas?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks very much.

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For the first issue, if the whining is heard in neutral or when you let off accelerator, I'd check the wheel bearings. If the whining disappears in neutral, it is something in the drivetrain, possibly the rear differential or the torsen.

For the second issue, get your engine/transmission mounts checked.

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