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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: kevbro1960 on 29 July 2014, 23:08

Title: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: kevbro1960 on 29 July 2014, 23:08
Tappetts a little noisey on start up, changed the oil which helped, are replacement tappetts easy to source? Seen them on Fleabay but wondering around quality?
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: sparkplug on 01 August 2014, 03:01
got some for mine from GSF , had the same problem & it cured it  :grin:
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: roberto on 01 August 2014, 20:47
drain 1 litre of oil out of your engine and replace with a litre of atf. run car around gently for 3/4 hundred miles and then change oil and filter. the atf is like a detergent which cleans the muck out off the tappets.
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: Wayne on 03 August 2014, 21:23
I would also consider dropping your sump and making sure the oil pump pick up is clean.
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: kevbro1960 on 07 August 2014, 03:47

Thanks for the info will certainly look into some of the ideas.
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: roberto on 16 August 2014, 00:39
recently stripped down my tappets to there smallest components and cleaned them out with diesel and a scotchbrite and air line. absolutely delighted with the result :smiley: no ticking noises whatsoever now when its cold or hot.
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: Pwardy on 18 August 2014, 20:08
Had the same problem myself; bought a set at reasonable price from ECP and problem solved.  A few miles later as bad as before; I think that is just the way they are?

I take it easy until the engine warms up and then...
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: Mr Blue on 18 August 2014, 22:44
How much were they?
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: Pwardy on 28 August 2014, 17:19
How much were they?

I can't remember, I bought one from VW at a silly price then discovered the exact same item at ECP for much less and so bought another seven.

ECP currently lists:

Aftermarket tappet 311440021 £5.41

Ina tappet 313440020 £16.25
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: Mr Blue on 30 August 2014, 19:15
How much were they?

I can't remember, I bought one from VW at a silly price then discovered the exact same item at ECP for much less and so bought another seven.

ECP currently lists:

Aftermarket tappet 311440021 £5.41

Ina tappet 313440020 £16.25

Top man.
Title: Re: MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts
Post by: ean8 on 06 September 2014, 13:40
i have had the same problem i used Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush i put it in and drove home about 5 miles and back to work the next day and did a oil and filter change and has solved the problem