s3 Rich 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Hello,ever since i have had the VR it has had bad tappet rattle on start up for a second or two.what is it that is actually happening? is maybe the oil too thin & running from the top of the engine?I am using magnatec semi-synthetic 10-30 or 5-30, cant really remember, I know others use VW synta & swear by it, is it slightly thicker or am I doing something wrong?ps, only when left for 10hrs or more...Richard Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Its the hydrolic tappits mate mine does it to, dosent matter what oil you use, I think the only thing to stop it is to replace them? Link to post Share on other sites
s3 Rich 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 do they actually wear out then? mine only got 88k on the clock. Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 yeh mines only done 89k and its quite noisey to. how much does it cost to replace the tappets? Link to post Share on other sites
s3 Rich 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 dont know, doesnt look like it would be too difficult either as the cams are there staring you in the face when you open the bonnet, its whether any specialist tools are required?how long have you had yours Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 about 6 months. you? Link to post Share on other sites
s3 Rich 0 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 9 months, was a pain to start with - think the car had been hardly used for last year or so.when I viewed it it looked pretty good, no rust, full service history, every receipt for everything including engine rebuild at 80k after snapped chain etc. but after a few weeks of driving getting to know the car things started going wrong like the rad failing & a bit of welding to the floor pan for the mot. sorted now tho with a new G-max suspension. still a bit slow tho? Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 fresh oil works wonders on them I find, stick to synta silver aswell or the fuchs version of it from GSF, ive found its definately the best for them Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I use that rattle as a sign that i need to do an oil and filter change as mine starts doing it after about 9 or 10 months after service Link to post Share on other sites
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