1999 Audi A6 Engine Noise

CENTEIOL

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1999 AUDI A6
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
173,400 MILES

Hello,

I just purchased a 1999 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8 in June and I had some work done to it; I replaced the water pump, pulleys and cam gasket seal amongst other things. Just recently I heard a very loud noise coming from the engine. The weather was very cold so I let the car warm up for about 10 minutes and the noise seem to get quieter. It’s like that every morning and it sounds like it is getting worse. I took the car to a local mechanic and was told I needed a new engine but then a friend of mine (who is male) took it to a different mechanic and they said it did not sound like it was the engine. Now I am confused and don’t know if the first mechanic was trying to rip me off because I am a female and know nothing about cars or if I do indeed need a new engine.

Would greatly appreciate any feedback or suggestions!

Thank you.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,867 POSTS

Hi:
can you describe the noise and where it's coming from?

Joe

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Thursday, January 1st, 2009 AT 12:32 PM

CENTEIOL

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Hi,

It sounds like it is coming from the front of the car. The noise sounds like the fan is rubbing against metal. I also noticed it feels like the car is struggling when I put the gear in Drive. A co-worker of mine heard the car while running and he says it's one of my pulleys. So now I am really lost; I called around and everyone is charging $100 to check the car for me, money that I do not have.

Thank you for your time.