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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Miacant on 12 January 2004, 14:13

Title: Tapping noise
Post by: Miacant on 12 January 2004, 14:13

I'm told mechanical tappets in the engines is worn out  and 8 of them will need to be replaced, ?14 pounds each. Cashflow problems at the moment. Is there any interim less expensive action I can take to resolve this problem?  Noise can be very annoying for 6 minutes until engine warms up. 8valver it is.
 :-[

Any advice much appreciated.

Many thanks.

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: richandhazel on 12 January 2004, 14:18

You could try flushing the oil followed obviously by an oil and filter change.
The small oilways in the hydraulic tappets can get semi blocked which is why flushing the oil can sometimes help.

Have you got a genuine VAG oil filter fitted?

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: Miacant on 12 January 2004, 14:30

Cheers Rich. Oil filter not VAG product.
Oil was changed shortly before I bought the car. Nice car inside out but a few persistent problems with the engine. Unlucky I didn't find
this forum in time before the purchase.
 ???

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: richandhazel on 12 January 2004, 14:38

If you haven't got a genuine VAG oil filter fitted then it may not have the NRV (non return valve) fitted. This is very important as it helps to keep the oil at the top of the engine for the next time you start up. Without it, the oil takes a lot longer to reach the head and hence tappety tap.

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: golfvr6 on 12 January 2004, 16:01

Noisey tappets are very common especially this time of year when its cold. As long as they quieten down when the engine warms up then i wouldn't worry to much.

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: cheech on 12 January 2004, 16:59

My car is doing the same in this cold weather, once its up to temp shes sweet though! You could try an oil change and put in some heavier weight oil that might help you!

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: Miacant on 13 January 2004, 08:29

Thanks Weeally, Golfvr6 & Rich for your advice and suggestions. Reassuring to know I'm not alone.
Rich, you absolutely live here!! Your comments and advice always as sound as a peaceful night. I learn something new each day
on this forum and I very grateful.

Cheers. 8)

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: jv on 13 January 2004, 08:52

pat on the back all round then :)

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: richandhazel on 13 January 2004, 09:52

Glad to be of assistance ;)

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: golfvr6 on 13 January 2004, 09:56

what can we say , rich jones is the daddy, but he still hasn't got a vr6  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re:Tapping noise
Post by: cheech on 13 January 2004, 10:28

Pleasure, hope its sweet :P