Hyd Lifters Tapping - Troubleshooting - VWDiesel.net The IDI, TDI, and mTDI source.

• Hyd Lifters Tapping by gratefuljoe on 01 Jun, 2007 10:04
• Hey all,
     
       First things first:  this forum has been invaluable to me.  Thanks to everyone for all the great everything.
  
       PROBLEM:  Tapping noise coming from motor after startup, persists for several minutes and goes away.
  
       ASSUMED: To be the hydraulic lifters, as the timing is spot-on.  The local VW mechanic said that the fluid is likely draining away while she's parked.
  
       SOLUTION:  The mech. said that there is some special fluid to run before my next oil change, and he's seen that help quite often.  However, this doesn't sound like a real fix.
  
       IDEAS?:  Is this problem potentially disastrous in any way, or shall I run the oil additive and let it persist?
  
  
  Thanks in Advance,
  
  GratefulJoe
  1991 1.6D Golf
• #1 by Northern RD on 01 Jun, 2007 10:31
• How many km`s on the engine?
  If` it`s over 100k, just pop in a new set and 36mm oil pump. It`s a cheap uprade and, with the temps here in Winnipeg run as low as -40C, it  eliminates the noise for another 100k.
• #2 by gratefuljoe on 01 Jun, 2007 11:42
• Yes, as you're probably aware, it gets RIGHT-FREAKIN-COLD here in e-town as well.
  
  So...install new lifters and swap in a bigger oil pump.
  
  -Where would I find such an oil pump
  
  -Is the lifter install difficult?
  
  Thanks,
  
  GratefulJoe
• #3 by gratefuljoe on 01 Jun, 2007 11:42
• woops... 340k on the motor.
• #4 by Northern RD on 01 Jun, 2007 13:33
• Quote from: gratefuljoe

  Yes, as you're probably aware, it gets RIGHT-FREAKIN-COLD here in e-town as well.
  
  So...install new lifters and swap in a bigger oil pump.
  
  -Where would I find such an oil pump
  
  -Is the lifter install difficult?
  
  Thanks,
  
  GratefulJoe

  
  
  I have that pump part # on an invoice but I`m at work:get it to you Monday?
• #5 by gratefuljoe on 02 Jun, 2007 15:12
• That would be just great.  Thank you.
• #6 by Vincent Waldon on 02 Jun, 2007 23:35
• Do a search here for "36mm oil pump" and you should find the exact part #.
  
  I'm in Edmonton as well and couldn't find it locally anywhere near as cheap as from these guys:
  
  http://www.autopartsonlinecanada.com/
  
  
  Glad to see another Edmontonian in the mix !!
  
  
  Vince
• #7 by subsonic on 03 Jun, 2007 04:35
• 068115105AN=36mm oil pump
• #8 by Ziptar on 03 Jun, 2007 07:58
• I have at least one Ticky lifter in my 03, I thought about running some Seafoam through at the next oil change as I've read on the tex that it can cleanup hydraulic lifters. NAPA stocks it.
  
  Might be worth a try.
  
  I just turned 200,000 miles and my Timing belt is due in another 16K, I'll probably just put new lifters in when I do the belt instead, the perfect time to do it.
• #9 by gratefuljoe on 03 Jun, 2007 18:54
• Thanks for all the help guys.  I think I'll just install some new ones when I do my timing belt, which will be very soon.  
  
  Vince, do you have any experience in setting timing, and would you be willing to help for a case of beer?
  
  Cheers,
  
  Joey
• #10 by Vincent Waldon on 03 Jun, 2007 19:18
• Sure.... have dial gauge/locking plate/locking pin/pulley puller will travel.... allergic to beer but good coffee will do just fine !
  
  vwaldon    AT   gmail.com
  
  
  Did my lifters the last belt change as well... she's quiet as a mouse... well, a mouse with a 4 banger diesel engine.
  
  
  Vince
• #11 by jtanguay on 03 Jun, 2007 21:34
• mine make noise at idle... i dont care though  :lol:
  
  building a nice m-TDI