Muggy's RS6 Refresh 2020

[nubcake]

I also get the clattering sound at 1000-1300 rpms on both up and down throttle...I've been told that this is "normal", but still quite annoying on a modern motor.

That's your cam chain tensioners (de-)activating.
It's actually the chain rattling.

[Muggy]

That's your cam chain tensioners (de-)activating.
It's actually the chain rattling.

Thanks nubcake...that's what I thought...hopefully new chains and tensioner shoes will help at least a little bit by taking up a slight bit more slack...

Still hoping that I can diagnose the hydraulic follower racket as well, I'm pulling the cams as soon as I have a couple of hours, hopefully this weekend.