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Offline hockeylad72

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tappets
« on: 06 June 2005, 22:31 »
some advice guys, my hydraulic tappets are noisy VAG want 21.00 each GSF and ECP do them has anyone had any experience with these parts with either of the named companys, any coments would be appreciated

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Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: tappets
« Reply #1 on: 07 June 2005, 09:23 »
I've used Euro Car Parts for tappets, they were about 5 quid each plus VAT, no problems at all, highly recommended.
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Offline Ads

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Re: tappets
« Reply #2 on: 07 June 2005, 09:51 »
Mine are also noisy, will replacing them cure the problem or is it likely to come back?

Also how long do they take to fit
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Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: tappets
« Reply #3 on: 07 June 2005, 09:54 »
Replacing them should cure it.
Fitting time depends on engine, 8v is easy, 16v takes a bit more stripping down.
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Re: tappets
« Reply #4 on: 07 June 2005, 19:00 »
Keep changing the oil every 4-5k with Quantum semi-synth and a decent oil filter (Genuine/Mann/Bosch/Hengst) and they won't need changing.

10 000 mile service intervals clog them up.  They unclog eventually if you keep with clean oil.

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Re: tappets
« Reply #5 on: 07 June 2005, 19:32 »
After 80k miles they will clog up regardless.
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Offline richandhazel

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Re: tappets
« Reply #6 on: 07 June 2005, 19:47 »
Quote from: golfvr6-is-back on 07 June 2005, 19:32
After 80k miles they will clog up regardless.

Not sure that you can put a fixed mileage on that '6'. If an engine has had an oil change every 5,000 then surely you would expect those hydraulic tappets to last longer then one thats only had one every 10,000? Of course there are other variables that can be thrown into the question too, such as how hard the engine has been thrashed, what oil has been used etc..........

As a sidenote, the ones in Hazels Audi (VW 1800 engine) have done 178,000 miles and are fine.......I've done the valve guide oil seals but the hydraulic tappets are nice and quiet and still going strong :wink: Just a shame she can't keep petrol in the tank.........doh
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Re: tappets
« Reply #7 on: 07 June 2005, 20:25 »
Agreed.
However you won't appreciate the difference until you have changed the tappets.
You won't believe how quiet the engine will be  :laugh:
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Offline Gambit

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Re: tappets
« Reply #8 on: 08 June 2005, 15:24 »
i got mine changed at easter there (134k on the car), used ECP for parts. my car when to sounding like a sowing machine at idle to being as quiet as a mouse now. money well spent in my eyes
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Re: tappets
« Reply #9 on: 08 June 2005, 18:32 »
Mines an 8v so how long would it take a trained mechanic to change them?

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