Author Topic: Hyd Lifters Tapping (Read 5875 times)

gratefuljoe · « **on:** June 01, 2007, 10:04:35 am »

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

Northern RD · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2007, 10:31:30 am »

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.

gratefuljoe · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2007, 11:42:02 am »

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

gratefuljoe · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2007, 11:42:33 am »

woops... 340k on the motor.

Northern RD · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2007, 01:33:48 pm »

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?

gratefuljoe · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2007, 03:12:14 pm »

That would be just great. Thank you.

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2007, 11:35:53 pm »

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

subsonic · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2007, 04:35:46 am »

068115105AN=36mm oil pump

Ziptar · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2007, 07:58:29 am »

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.

gratefuljoe · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2007, 06:54:31 pm »

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

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2007, 07:18:44 pm »

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

jtanguay · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2007, 09:34:36 pm »

mine make noise at idle... i dont care though :lol:

building a nice m-TDI