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Hi, I ended up getting the newest chain kit: 03F198158B, which includes the latest tensioner as well. Unfortunately, the noise remains the same on cold starts. Especially on hot days, like the last video I've shared here. Local mechanic told me I shouldn't be worried now that we know it's not the ch...

Thanks for you help really appreciated.

So i'll try replacing just the tensioner (with the latest one 03F109507F)?
Do you know maybe a website I could order it that ships worldwide?

I hope that will put an end to this annoying noise
Thanks!

Hi, I'm using Eurol 5W40 oil. I'm just wondering why I didn't have that noise in the first 2-3 years with the car... Is this normal that oil tappets are empty on startup? BTW when the noise started, 3 years ago, it was less frequent. Now I hear it on almost every start. Especially on hot season (whi...

Just checked on the receipt and it says 03C 115 561 H for the oil filter.

Hi, Car just had 60000 miles and oil service was 3 days ago. I recorded the last video yesterday. I'm from Israel and we've had a very hot week and I've been hearing those knocks for 3 days straight at the afternoon (after the car has been standing for 9+- hours) In the winter most of the times it s...

Hi,

I've recorded a other video of this noise. Is it normal?
https://youtu.be/7EzDWMgej4w

Please advise. Thanks.

Thanks for the reply mate. This noise only started after 3 years or so with the car. Before that, there weren't any weird rattles at cold start. Is it still normal? When they heard it at the dealer's, they told me I should replace the chain. But it doesn't sound like the 'famous' chain noise on this...

Anyone?

Hi, I have a Polo 6R 2013 with 1.2 TSI 105HP engine. I have a weird knocking/ticking noise especially on cold starts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dors38iOTUY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIYSZspqQI0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhLpwcpdc6o You can hear it for around 1-2 seconds... do you k...