Hi all I'm in a bit of a panic but hopefully it's not deserved. 

 

Just purchased a 07 facelift 2.0 Fsi Octavia with 67k (genuine miles) ...

 

It's developed a wirling noise that's intermittent from the timing area (drivers side) . Noise is always there when cold seams to lessen as it warms.

I had a friend with a mechanics stethoscope on it and the noise is definitely from that general area. 

 

Any ideas !!!!!

Edited 16 March, 20188 yr by Tenbellys

When was the timing belt and water pump last replaced? Could be either a fraying belt or bearings on the water pump. 

Edited 16 March, 20188 yr by Kadaffi86

4 years from the last belt replacement...  some local mechanics have said it could be some valve !!! Probably best to replace the pump belt etc