MK2 8v Hydraulic Tappetts

[kevbro1960]

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?

[sparkplug]

got some for mine from GSF , had the same problem & it cured it 

[roberto]

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.

[Wayne]

I would also consider dropping your sump and making sure the oil pump pick up is clean.

[kevbro1960]

Thanks for the info will certainly look into some of the ideas.

[roberto]

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 no ticking noises whatsoever now when its cold or hot.

[Pwardy]

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...

[Mr Blue]

How much were they?

[Pwardy]

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

[Mr Blue]

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.