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Rare Ara S3

Go Kart Champion
Location
Michigan
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2017 Audi S3, GTI
I started it and let it run and it seems quiet now. Took it around the block
 

PowerDemon

Autocross Champion
Location
Richmond, VA
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Golf GTI, Camaro ZL1
Hmmm. Kinda sounds like regular injector tick to me.

Think it could be a bit of piston slap? Makes sense since it went away when it warmed up a bit.
 

arob157

Drag Racing Champion
Location
USA
My engine sounds similar depending on the day and cold start conditions. It always freaks me out. I am stock motor though so understand your concerns!
 

Rare Ara S3

Go Kart Champion
Location
Michigan
Car(s)
2017 Audi S3, GTI
Real hillbilly shit driving without a hood.
 

Rare Ara S3

Go Kart Champion
Location
Michigan
Car(s)
2017 Audi S3, GTI

Rare Ara S3

Go Kart Champion
Location
Michigan
Car(s)
2017 Audi S3, GTI
Hmmm. Kinda sounds like regular injector tick to me.

Think it could be a bit of piston slap? Makes sense since it went away when it warmed up a bit.
I know it does particularly on that video
 

Rare Ara S3

Go Kart Champion
Location
Michigan
Car(s)
2017 Audi S3, GTI

This is the noise that I’m concerned about. Slowly got better then Went away after a little while yesterday which is why I drove it.
when I started it today it came back. So I’m a bit worried.
On another note I swapped in the RS3 pump, made some fuel lines for the MPI, flashed the EQT tunes and everything is buttoned up.
 

jimlloyd40

Autocross Champion
Location
Phoenix
Car(s)
2018 SE DSG

This is the noise that I’m concerned about. Slowly got better then Went away after a little while yesterday which is why I drove it.
when I started it today it came back. So I’m a bit worried.
On another note I swapped in the RS3 pump, made some fuel lines for the MPI, flashed the EQT tunes and everything is buttoned up.
If you're talking about the clicking, clacking the product below quiets it dramatically. Expensive but it's a great 1 time treatment.


https://www.cermastore.com/engine-treatment-gas-and-diesel-autos.html
 

Rare Ara S3

Go Kart Champion
Location
Michigan
Car(s)
2017 Audi S3, GTI

Rare Ara S3

Go Kart Champion
Location
Michigan
Car(s)
2017 Audi S3, GTI

jimlloyd40

Autocross Champion
Location
Phoenix
Car(s)
2018 SE DSG
Yes. Believed it likely took a bit of time to get the lifters pumped up.
I would get the Cerma engine treatment. I've used it in 3 different cars and a few guys in the forum bought it and were happy with it.
 

Rare Ara S3

Go Kart Champion
Location
Michigan
Car(s)
2017 Audi S3, GTI
I would get the Cerma engine treatment. I've used it in 3 different cars and a few guys in the forum bought it and were happy with it.
I’m just not down with putting what I perceive to be snake oil into a new engine that shouldn’t make strange noises.
 
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