Hi,
I've had an odd noise start today.
Resembles a fan blade clipping something kind of noise & stops then starts again, remember a peg on your bike spoke noise?
Carrys on after engine is stopped & I've managed to stop it if I lower car to access height..

Looks to be coming from circled part on engine (may not be correct photo as took off google).

Thanks,
Rob. 2011 (MY12) 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
2016 Golf GTI PP

Gone
Audi A4
VW Passat
VW Corrado G60
VW Golf GTI
BMW E30
Mini
Vauxhall Chvette

Noise has stopped but now gone into reduced performance  2011 (MY12) 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
2016 Golf GTI PP

Gone
Audi A4
VW Passat
VW Corrado G60
VW Golf GTI
BMW E30
Mini
Vauxhall Chvette

Turns out the throttle body was fubar, all replaced under warranty

Fantastic service from Guy Salmon Coventry, limped car in on Mon morning & although fully booked they managed to look at it that evening.
Diagnosed fault, part ordered, picked up today can't fault it  2011 (MY12) 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
2016 Golf GTI PP

Gone
Audi A4
VW Passat
VW Corrado G60
VW Golf GTI
BMW E30
Mini
Vauxhall Chvette