ticking tappets

rizzo · 16-11-13, 06:32 PM

Hi guys,i know its pretty normal for the 5 cyl engine to have tappet noise if left for a day or two but has anyone found an oil or product that will overcome this problem,
cheers Bill

missfire · 16-11-13, 10:41 PM

15W40 mineral.

seriously,

geneandbolly · 16-11-13, 10:45 PM

i tried this stuff which worked initially . . .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wynns-Hydr...item2a2e3b8f54

but quickly goes back to the way it was, especially on a cold morning . .

Eddy · 16-11-13, 10:55 PM

some times a good thin engine flush and service can help, with GOOD OIL.
Castrol, Mobil 1, Quantum, etc,etc, 15-40 semi or 10-60 fully synthetic

8690q · 16-11-13, 11:09 PM

The biggest problem I've always had with 5 cylinder engines is them sounding tappety after a good leadfoot workout. New, good oil and still I get it, maybe an oil cooler might be a good bet ?

I can live with the odd rattle when cold unless it takes ages to go away.

Eddy · 16-11-13, 11:13 PM

Yer, try a thicker oil or a cooler, esp if your turboed

Hanuman · 17-11-13, 12:07 AM

age/engine type?

missfire · 17-11-13, 01:08 AM

It's a five cylinder audi engine.

Going by the door handles, 1988-1991 type 44 avant, i sayyy....... 2.3! NF

But don't know.

alex-qts · 17-11-13, 02:32 AM

I had noisy tappets on start-up when left for a while also, probibly normal considering the 206,000 miles! but I also read this:

Quote:

As I mentioned previously, only use a genuine V.A.G. oil filter, or one from M.A.N. or Knecht (0C47 for general fit VW/Audi filter). These two last manufacturers make the filters for V.A.G., and you should find that they are cheaper than the ones from the dealers. These filters also contain a non-return valve which some of the cheaper filters do not have. This is to prevent the oil that is up on the top of the cylinder head from falling back down to the sump when the engine is switch off.

Going to give it a try as mine was running an aftermarket filter that had no non-retun valve. Makes sense that the oil would eventually drain back into the sump without the valve. Worth a try!! I will report back when I finally get mine started up again

Source: http://www.clubgti-sussex.co.uk/article/Tappet.htm

rizzo · 17-11-13, 12:39 PM

Thanks for replys chaps, the car is a 89 2.2 C3 quattro KU, so looks like quality 15/40 mineral and genuine filter is the best way to go, are we all agreed

cheers Bill

16-11-13, 10:45 PM	#3
geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	i tried this stuff which worked initially . . . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wynns-Hydr...item2a2e3b8f54 but quickly goes back to the way it was, especially on a cold morning . . __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red

16-11-13, 10:55 PM	#4
Eddy Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 904	some times a good thin engine flush and service can help, with GOOD OIL. Castrol, Mobil 1, Quantum, etc,etc, 15-40 semi or 10-60 fully synthetic Last edited by Eddy; 16-11-13 at 10:58 PM.

17-11-13, 12:07 AM	#7
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,023	age/engine type? __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

16-11-13, 10:41 PM	#2
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	15W40 mineral. seriously,

16-11-13, 11:09 PM	#5
8690q Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Coalsnaughton Posts: 190	The biggest problem I've always had with 5 cylinder engines is them sounding tappety after a good leadfoot workout. New, good oil and still I get it, maybe an oil cooler might be a good bet ? I can live with the odd rattle when cold unless it takes ages to go away.

16-11-13, 11:13 PM	#6
Eddy Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 904	Yer, try a thicker oil or a cooler, esp if your turboed

17-11-13, 01:08 AM	#8
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	It's a five cylinder audi engine. Going by the door handles, 1988-1991 type 44 avant, i sayyy....... 2.3! NF But don't know.

17-11-13, 12:39 PM	#10
rizzo Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: North yorks Posts: 18	Thanks for replys chaps, the car is a 89 2.2 C3 quattro KU, so looks like quality 15/40 mineral and genuine filter is the best way to go, are we all agreed cheers Bill