Please see video above.


2006
A3
2.0T
108,000
6-speed, Manual
FWD
engine code: p2181 ...believe this is unrelated to the noise though..its been on for at least 6months..fairly certain it is my thermostat failing based on other posts

Additional information:
-Live in NJ- it has been very cold the past month
-Have noticed condensation in the oil cap...probably from the short commute to work everyday (10miles)
-It is drivable, however, it has been towed to the repair shop which said "take it to the dealership or we can replace the engine"
-Timing belt, water pump, tensioners, rollers as well as spark plugs changed 15K miles ago at dealer...ever since there has been a screetching sound when launching out of 1st gear with not enough throttle or when the AC is on...dealer could not identify the reason for this. Do no know if its is related.
-It has plenty of oil (Mobile1 0w-40) last changed 2k miles ago
-Sound/clanking/tapping goes away above 2500 RPMs

Any advice, recommendations, guesses, thoughts, prayers, gifts would be greatly appreciated..thanks folks