Midlandred

Thanks guys. I have indeed had a new set of wheels and tyres fitted. I did wonder if that was the cause, but thought I could detect the effect slightly when stationary and ticking-over. Probably paranoia! So I guess it'll wear off after a bit of wear. Thanks again.

I noticed that the engine note on my Superb (2012, 170 bhp TDI) was making a regular 'droning' sound the other day. I had set the cruise control at 69.9 mph (!) and the engine note sounded as if I was applying the throttle slightly and then easing off - about every two seconds. I switched off the cruise control, but it continued, so that's eliminated. I think I can detect the same effect on tick-over when warm, although it's barely noticeable. Car has done c.85k miles, full service history. Any ideas as to what this might be?

The a/c doesn't affect it. The noise is both in gear and out but I can detect it when on the move although It's intermittent. I'm pretty sure it from the engine compartment.

Ooooer! doesn't sound good, but the car has a full service history and the noise is there when the car is stationary. However, I thought I detected a slight clank when I braked so I'll check that out, thanks.

My car has the 6 speed auto box. So I'm guessing this won't apply. The noise has something of a ring about it, perhaps suggesting the part is rotating against a casting, it's quite a light sound, almost bell-like.

Hi everyone. I joined about two weeks ago after getting a Superb II saloon. I'm getting a metallic grating/scraping sound from the engine, from time-to-time. It's not a deep noise and sounds as if something is rotating and scraping, perhaps a fan or pulley just touching its housing? It seems more noticeable on start-up or idling after a run. It's not the radiator fan. Anyone any ideas what it might be ? - bought the car second-hand from a dealer, so it's under a warranty, but would be good to have some idea of the nature of the problem before I approach them. Thanks.

I'm in the East Midlands. Bought a 2012 Superb 2.0 TDI Elegance a couple of weeks ago.