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chris, Expert VW technician
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Verifiedthe rattling is the camshaft adjuster, it is either due to low oil level, or partially clogged oil pump pick up tube, or the plastic guides on the adjuster are worn
if it is rattling after warm then I would not drive it because it could jump time, it is definitely the adjuster has a broken chain guide then
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