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Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: 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

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: Northern RD 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.

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: gratefuljoe 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

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: gratefuljoe on June 01, 2007, 11:42:33 am

woops... 340k on the motor.

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: Northern RD 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?

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: gratefuljoe on June 02, 2007, 03:12:14 pm

That would be just great.  Thank you.

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: Vincent Waldon 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

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: subsonic on June 03, 2007, 04:35:46 am

068115105AN=36mm oil pump

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: Ziptar on June 03, 2007, 07:58:29 am

I have at least one Ticky lifter in my 03, I thought about running some Seafoam (http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUp.htm) 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.

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: gratefuljoe 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

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: Vincent Waldon 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

Title: Hyd Lifters Tapping
Post by: jtanguay on June 03, 2007, 09:34:36 pm

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

building a nice m-TDI  8)