Rattling clicking noise in front of the engine?

Tiny
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  • 2010 AUDI A6
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
The car has a loud clicky rattling in front of the engine we used to be able to spray wd40 and it would stop but now it does not.
Friday, November 8th, 2024 AT 3:14 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

What did you spray the WD40 onto? If it is a rattling sound, it could be a few different things such as a catalytic converter, belt tensioner, or belt-driven accessory.

Is it possible for you to record it making the noise and upload it for me to hear?

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
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Friday, November 8th, 2024 AT 8:23 PM

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