Noise from left side engine

[norman1979]

If it's more of a tapping noise that you can hear loudly if you crouch next to the car with the engine on, drivers door open and place your ear to the carpet in the footwell, then yes its the fuel line rattle

Yes thats the one I have. Can it be fixed?

[antonis42]

That was my case too.
Two camshaft adjuster oil rings were broken, causing the top end "diesel" noise.
Another symptom was somedays on cold start a metal rattling noise could be heard for a minute after startup.
Bought whole set of 3 rings and replaced.
I am at 205,000km.

[MartinGTI]

Very cheap parts and easy enough fix.

[Omaru91]

Where's the best place to get these parts I've had a look and are hard to find. Cheers


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[MartinGTI]

The oil rings? I just rang vw garage, gave them the part number off the bag. They orderd them. Had them the next day. Only a few pound.... 

[garrardrj]

Update from me...... Cam chain and tensioner replaced and noise is gone. 

[horsemeat]

Hmm. Anyone saved the part numbers for the three seals mentioned here? Pictures have gone away....

@MartinGTI

[pudding]

Hmm. Anyone saved the part numbers for the three seals mentioned here? Pictures have gone away....

@MartinGTI

https://www.akstuning.co.uk/engine-components/376-genuine-camshaft-adjuster-housing-seal-set.html