Do you listen to an engine noise on your Audi S3 when you drive your vehicle? We know that this is very worrying and that you are questioning. Listening such a noise is not always a good signal, but it may also be nothing severe. To support you solve this issue, our team has chosen to produce this article to help you in this investigation. In order to do this research as accurately as possible, we will first focus on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Audi S3 metal type.
I listen to a clicking engine noise Audi S3
In case you acknowledge a clicking engine noise on your Audi S3, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to find the source spot of it to be able to know the cause of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I listen to a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you listen to an engine noise on Audi S3, and this noise is located at the top of the engine, it means that it is located at your cylinder head and accompanying components. Two components can be the origins of these engine noises on Audi S3. Either the hydraulic pushers, in general it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will listen to these clicking noises, often when cold and vanishes when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the concern. In such a case, reflect on swapping them.
I listen to a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Audi S3
If you have established the area of source of engine noise on Audi S3 that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the causes. In both situations, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two repairs are very difficult and most technicians will advise you to change the motor of your Audi S3.
I listen to an engine clicking noise on Audi S3 coming from combustion
Finally, if you think that this clicking noise is related to the combustion of your engine, there are three plausible causes of it. Examine the condition of your glow plugs which if worn can hinder the proper combustion of the fuel mixture. Then, your timing belt may be shifted and may poorly manage the timing of the various engine elements to induce good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either blocked or one or more injectors is damaged. In this case, do not be reluctant to consult this article which deals in detail with the several injector noises on Audi S3.
Hissing noise / engine friction Audi S3
Engine noise Audi S3 close to a bearing
If it is close to a squeaking noise you may have one of the bearings of your engine accessory parts that are reached. So check the condition and try to find the exact source of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to manifest in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to discover the area of origin of the noise. The three components whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Audi S3 when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the event that you identify engine noise on Audi S3, but this noise occurs mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in such a case it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. In fact, a worn release bearing will make a noise close to a bell noise. To have more information about this noise and if you have managed to validate that the release bearing is indeed the cause of your concerns, direction here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Audi S3.
Engine noise Audi S3 close to a friction
In the case that you listen to a motor noise on your Audi S3, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the elements that causes it is the source of your issues.Often, we will start to listen to a motor noise on Audi S3, close to a friction when one of the belts is worn out or when one of the related parts like your alternator, or your tensioner roller is the issue. So bear in mind to check their condition and go to your auto technician to change the components in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more information about it, read this article on belt noise on Audi S3 for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Audi S3
In the case that you listen to an engine noise on Audi S3 and this noise is close to metal noise, it is plausible that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. In fact, a metallic noise in the engine block is often linked to damaged sprockets. Try to check that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, as soon as possible go to your motor mechanic or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This causes a metallic noise each time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you pass on roads in poor condition. Examine the condition of your silentblocks and change them if needed. If you want to have more information about rubber mounts noises on Audi S3, browse this article which gives you more information about the several types of noise and their origins.
