UPDATE: some time today, my engine started sounding like a bag of spanners and i was suffering from a real loss of power, maybe 30-40%. oil is fine still (no mayo under oil filler cap), as is water but the temp gague is still flashing after 2-3minutes of driving. it still idles at around 900 rpm but there is a vibration running through the whole of the cabin. this vibration is present during normal driving too. sometimes it clears and starts running again normally without the noise or vibration, but if i stop for traffic or at a junction it becomes present again. HELP! i am getting really worried. i've got it in for a diagnostic at a vw dealership tomorrow, i hope this might clear things up
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p.s. i'm pretty new to the world of motoring so if i'm asking a stupid question, sorry, but if anyone has any info at all it is appreciated.