Re: Noisy '94 S4 tappets

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.pl>]

At 14:39 12.11.98 GMT, Phil Payne wrote:

>> I'm using the whatever oil the Audi dealer puts in.  I discovered that
>> the tappets are actually covered under the warranty so if they are a
>> problem they can be replaced.  Do noisy tappets affect performance or
>> just make a racket?
>
>Might be a good idea to ask.
>
>There shouldn't be any unpleasant side effects other than the noise,
>although cam wear is theoretically greater.  

But don't noisy lifters prevent valves from full opening? Just a thought.

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)