Hi can anyone help please. My octavia mk 3, 66 plate has started to develop a rattling noise coming from below the engine. When I depress the clutch slightly it goes away.

I've read that it's probably clutch flywheel wear. Any idea how long I can go without replacing it as I'm skint right now? Thanks in advance. 

How long is your piece of string?

 

Quite some while if its the DMF showing the first signs of deterioration.

 

Only a few miles before your gearbox casing is destroyed if its the Sachs clutch pressure plate breaking up.

 

You have the year of vehicle and engine type for the latter, do you feel lucky.........................?

Hi thanks for replying. I'm not sure what type it is (help), it's a 2.0 litre diesel. 

1 hour ago, DCam said:

Any idea how long I can go without replacing it as I'm skint right now?

Years, as long as you don't drive the car. Weeks or maybe months if you do.

Lol, cheers mate.