Petrol 1.8t aum sounding like a diesel!!

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Hello all,
After the harsh winter some members me included are getting plenty of new engine rattles, now that we can finally drive with the windows open and hear them! Mine sounds a bit like diesel when pulling off in 1st or if I blip the throttle in neutral any ideas?. Was thinking the cam chain tensioner like some other posts I have read. Had a listern around there but nothing unusal apart from some oil next to it with some pipes leading into a silver canister of some sort. Some oil has dripped onto the springs that connect to the gearbox. I have also noticed a drop in oil level too and if i remove the oil filler cap whilst ticking over, a brief bit of smoke comes out normal or not?. Thinking a breather hose split or a valve gone. Had a look around but would like some advise where to look more closely.

All help appreciated thanks.