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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: JONESY16V on 16 April 2009, 13:33

Title: Tappets on a vr6 ??
Post by: JONESY16V on 16 April 2009, 13:33

when my vr6 is cold and i start it up , i get a rattling noise for bout 2 seconds then it goes away dosnt sound like the chain  . have changed oil but cant work out what it is , any ideas ? tappet gone ? oil pump ? any body had the same prob ?

Title: Re: Tappets on a vr6 ??
Post by: Wayne on 16 April 2009, 16:24

I would say cam follower or chain.

Title: Re: Tappets on a vr6 ??
Post by: Len on 16 April 2009, 16:25

Hydraulic tappets do take a while to quieten as oil pressure needs to build. If its only a short time then I'd say its normal.

Title: Re: Tappets on a vr6 ??
Post by: bratty on 16 April 2009, 17:21

yeh mines a bit rattly on start up soon dissapears when the oils chucked round the engine :)

Title: Re: Tappets on a vr6 ??
Post by: Rmachines on 16 April 2009, 20:17

Tiz normal!  Only need to worry if its constant.   All of my MK3s do it.  :smiley: