4.2TDI Engine Noise

[Chaz]

Originally Posted by IT

Definitely sounds off but so hard to pinpoint.

On the second vid it sounds a little delayed, almost like it could be something catching or rubbing on a belt or viscous fan.

And yes, bar a few DPF issues, the 4.2 Tdi is usually pretty bomb proof.....

Thanks.

Is the timing gear on the rear of the engine? The sound does seem to come from the rear but does not pin point to anything directly related to the RPM. It is also random but does increased as the revs increase.

Ill fiddle around over the weekend and see if I can track it down.

Thanks