Strange noises....

[VR6child]

Just noticed I've got a bit of a weird noise coming from the front of the car somewhere (VR6). I'm no mechanic so I've got no idea if its something minor or if i should stop driving the car right away. Basically when I drive in first gear I get a low pitched churning kinda sound which gets worse as revs raise. The best I can describe it is kinda like a flicking/churning sound... like getting a card sticking it thru the spokes in a bike wheel then turning it. Kindve a ticking or flicking sound with a low churning. Pretty annoying. Sounds pretty bad too. Does anyone have some words of advice for me? Any ideas what it is? Thanks in advance

[The_Hawk]

Busted 1st gear cog in the tranny?

[Mrk_Mickey]

If it's only in first gear then you can still drive it! Just use 2nd gear and higher revs when starting I'm sure if you take it to a VW mech he'll diagnose it for you and you can grab parts accordingly sorry there's no advice from me, good luck mate

[peedman]

Wheel bearings? Is it on one particular side and worsens as u steer to that side?

[VR6child]

Thanks for the input much appreciated. Hmmm it seems to be something to do with 1st gear as it only ever happens in that gear... ill try and narrow the problem down tomorrow on the way to work. Eh well at least if somethings shagged ill have the money to repair it in my tax return. But i was hoping to spend that money on awesome mods

[MattyT]

VR6 curse strikes again!

[VR6child]

Just got it looked at and its the transmission. Am I right in thinking I've got an 02A in there? I've been told it would be best to source a used transmission and swap it. Ive also been told these are rare and also probably not in good nick... I wonder if a rebuilds possible. Either way i know i'll be up for some huge costs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.