vr6 tapping

[Haz89 0]

I noticed a slight tapping noise in the engine which gradually went, however a week later after using it most days has now left it tapping constantly and louder. A mechanic suggested an engine flush since the origin of the tapping was not coming from the expected location. I feel that an engine flush will just incure more cost because i dont think that will solve it. The tapping increases as the revs increase. If anyone could offer advise i would be gratful.

[fritzenberg 3]

vw's are renound for their noisy tappets

[xyber 1]

fresh oil and filter will probably sort it, they hate dirty oil big time!

[vw_golf_vr6 0]

i agree, engine flush it, then treat it to new filter and some quality oil.

never skimp on servicing

[VR6mitch 0]

Hi i would personaly avoid the engine flush as any build up of rubbish anyway in the system can be dislodged and could block the smaller oilways, try new oil and filter. Andy

[xyber 1]

Hi i would personaly avoid the engine flush as any build up of rubbish anyway in the system can be dislodged and could block the smaller oilways' date=' try new oil and filter. Andy

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or clean away 'good' crud, that is blocking potential leaks, causing it to leak like a sieve and need a large dose of ££££££££££ to sort out

I wanted abit more than just an oil change back along, so I did the oil and filter, then did it again 2 weeks later, surprisingly effective I found

[VR6_Absy 0]

Yet again lol Xyber is spot on, don't scrimp on oil changes to keep things sweet. It's cheap don't even contemplate doing em

[big hef 0]

hi , got the same problem with mine , whars the best oil to use as i aint had mine long and im not a 100% sure on everything