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Thank you for all the advice and replies gents. It looks like a failed chain tensioner sadly so I’ve given the go ahead to drop everything out and take a look....replace everything chain related and, if needed, the DMF and clutch (will try to find some upgrade goodies as we go...). That’s this years Christmas/birthday fund gone (and next years as well....). Sadly, because it’s still on a lease plan, I am unable to have a go myself (unless I pay off the lease because it would be invalidated if I meddle apparently....) which is a costly pain as we recently moved house and now have a decent sized garage where I could do the work. Sod’s law. I’ll keep you posted with updates and photos as the work is done - at least the mechanic is an enthusiast for the V6 Petrol cars.....fingers crossed. Dave

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Hi Big John (and SPK)....seems to be rear. I’ve done quite a bit of research and two things are possible. One is an oil pin/bolt that can fail and ultimately it can shear off (!) but it’s on early vw cars pre skoda superb fitment. Second is a failed chain guide/tension thing (plastic) that is not the end of the world but obviously needs replacing. Engine and gearbox out etc. it seems. There is an apparent law suit (Google link here: https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2016/volkswagen-timing-chain-tensioner-lawsuit.shtml) against vag in the good old USA (may 2016) stating that the company knew about a possible failure on a certain part....affects a very few 2009-2015 chain driven cars (Passats, Audi’s etc) but obviously not Skoda Superb as the car was not sold there....but same engine. And the part fails at 65000 miles (I’m on 104000 Kim’s or 64700 ish miles). Just unlucky (or lucky if I’ve caught it in time). Cost is the issue as I’m anxious this is going to be a 5000+ chf fix and Switzerland ain’t cheap at around £150 hr Labour (non franchise). I’m tempted to have a go myself as I just don’t have that kind of cash but I need to rent a garage etc. It could also also be the beginning of a dmf failure (delaminating if you know what I mean) or something.... I am puzzled though because at idle it’s normal.....no rattle at all. But then when you accelerate, I imagine the chain tensions a bit and if the tensioner/guide has failed the chain will just flail a bit....I don’t think chain has stretched...not old enough. Anyway, Im keeping the car though - love it to bits - I’m just unlucky. Most of the chain driven 3.6 cars are bullet proof and this issue seems to affect 1.8tsi engines on Post 2012 cars more, not the 3.6. Will update once I know more....maybe it’s just a spanner I left from a previous tinker that’s dropped down onto the bell housing Dave

Hi gents. Update. Local garage think it is the timing chain, or more specifically, a failed pulley or chain guide. I'm unsure because he (my car) only has 104,000kms on it and at idle there is no unusual noise, but it has got a bit worse today on the drive to work. The mechanic I spoke with at the garage showed me photos of his own 3.2 Audi engine in bits (he loves the VAG petrol cars) and had the same issue with a failed 'plastic' guide for the chain....VAG know about some sub-spec components apparently but like many things its all hush hush. I've read up a bit and there is much talk about certain 2009/2010 bits and bobs failing on VAG V6 petrol units....the flip side is that there are many 3.6 cars here running with the Suisse Gendarme with over 350,000 kms on them (but serviced weekly I imagine...IYKWIM). Saga continues....but I've parked mine up for the moment just in case (until I make a decision). Thoughts on a postcard please?

Hi Danny. I've had a chance to drive it more and listen today. In essence, the noise comes on under load i.e when accelerating but does not seem to be there under deceleration. When in neutral, no noise..... It doesn't seem to be tied that much to the revs either although there is a slight rise and fall under acceleration. Tried to listen with screwdriver handle etc but no undue noise when stationary and running in neutral...Its getting worse each day though (sound wise) but car still drives smoothly. So I'm thinking fuel pump possibly? Dave

Hi folks. My lovely 3.6 has just begun to have its first issue. It's a mild metallic whirring/buzzing sound almost like the noise I used to get from pegging bits of card to my bike wheel as a kid (yes, I lnow...but hopefully some of you will get what I mean...). The noise rises and falls with revs and the car drives fine. My initial thoughts: Idler pully alternator pulley fuel pump?? one of the ancillary pulley things DSG issue (6 sp wet box) but Ihope not As I said, car drives fine.....110,000 kms Thoughts please? Ta muchly, Dave

3.6 awd with 6sp DSG But then again, I’m biased......

Had my 3.6 estate for just over three years or so now. I get easily over 30mpg on runs (motorway), as low as 12mpg when hooning in sport and using paddles excessively (the blip on the downchange is sublime...) and on average 25mpg real world. I've posted elsewhere on here about this. No anoraks on, no second guessing or regurgitating anything I've read, not relying on the cars instrument readout....just fill up and calculate mileage from tank to tank.......and everyday use on an approximate daily 50km round trip with work then three or four trips annually to the inlaws in Perpignan, france or back to see family in the uk (from Geneva area in Switzerland). Car has been rock rock solid reliable apart from sunroof issue (motor failed). It's loaded with every extra from new and touch wood all still works....even the TV and rear umbrella! Great car. Would love the 280 but starting to dislike its similarity (aesthetics) to an Audi A6. Not wanting a bmw or Audi drove me to this used mk2 skoda superb in the first place and in my mind both the badge and aesthetics have aged gracefully. It's a damn good looking car in estate form. And goes like stink in 3.6 guise..... Dave

Just getting around to fixing this as I have not really needed it. Pretty sure it's the motor. I'm being lazy....Does anyone have the part code code for this possibly please? If not, I'll strip it out and look. I'm sure the motor is used in many models across the VAG platorm. Ta. Dave

Only just worked out that Infiniti prototype thing..... I like the whole car photo guess though. Daring

Auto Union?

Great to see another 3.6 in the fold.....welcome aboard! They are great cars and the engine is a peach. But I'm biased..... Dave

Thanks for that update Nick - good luck with yours....... Dave

Still enjoying the Volvo Chunk?

Anyone expecting a delivery order this year?

Yes, the 19's should fit fine. I run them on mine. They are homolgated for swiss use (declared on the suisse equivalent of the V5 Doc). That's all you need to do....get them verified if used at your local test centre in Denmark (or if new, get the certificate of conformity from the supplier/fitter for insurance purposes).

I purchased both but so far have only used the 'upper' cover which worked brilliantly in the swiss winter....but mine's petrol v6 so not sure how temps work in contrast to dispel lumps suffice to say that temps stayed constant especially on chilly motorway runs. Taken off for summer....easy to do I found....just finger tight (once you've located the 't' piece behind a vane on your grill....).

Good to hear feedback from owners on tyre choice. A lot of tyre snobbery out there....but any tyre sold in the EU market has to conform to certain standards. I've had hankooks and nexens on mine (swiss market - tough to please with their stupidly anal levels of homologation/approval regs) and my car has enjoyed both equally well, performing superbly (every pun intended) in the wet and dry. I purchased car used with Pirelli rubber originally and both of the other brands mentioned performed equally as well (in fact, in wet weather both were better IMO). Great value tyres....

That is stonking value and it's a petrol car....tides are changing and petrol cars moving up in demand with all the diesel debacle. 1.8 TSi lump fine if correctly maintained (as yours is). Stick it on pistonheads too.....good luck with the sale.

Ouch...sorry to read this but, as folk have said, no one was hurt. ....but it is inconvenient and a pain to sort out. Good luck with it.... Dave

A year on and money now saved and ready to spend....anyone else any other suppliers/specialists? Dave

Is there an F1 2017 Briskoda league?

Hi Joe. As far as I'm aware, no, there are no significant changes. The gearboxes etc. We're the same (depending on manual or dsg etc) until the end of 2013 when facelift occurred. Not sure on move from wet 6sp DSG to dry 7sp DSG though.... Dave

I checked this on mine this morning (up and out early... :( ) after reading the comments above. Default driving lights at front also has rear lights on. I have no doubt it is a swiss thing from the factory... I would imagine this can be changed from within the electrickery set up via a plug in code changer thing (tech mode definitely off ) Dave

Boom. Yes, new model at motorshow in Geneva.