Strange ticking noise on acceleration with clutch up

[SciroccoCW]

Hi,

I have a strange constant ticking noise coming from the engine when driving along and accelerating. It sounds kind of like a fan spinning but not smoothly. If I put the clutch down it disappears but as soon as I lift the clutch up I can hear it again and through acceleration. It's quite a feint noise but you can notice it when driving all the time.

Any ideas?

Engine: EA211
Model: CZCA

This thread seems to be describing the exact same problem. I have warranty on the car so if I can get this sorted for free that would be nice!
http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... 2&p=100099" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[SciroccoCW]

Today its fine and there is no noise at all.. tried pushing the clutch in and out but no noise at all. Seems intermittent :/

[Smeemi]

Random - Where did you get that funky underbody front lip from? Hehe

[SciroccoCW]

Ebay about £150, plus paint

[SciroccoCW]

Sounds come back again.. sounds like a fan or belt spinning badly? It's only when I lift the clutch back up

[Kyleo95]

Jumping on this a few years later but wondering if you've ever found a fix/cause of this?
I have the exact same engine and same the problem. I've also found that the noise stops temporarily if the fan is switched off/on again which puzzles me on how that's liked to lifting the clutch up...