now, the lifters.

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

I'm no expert with 16V's having had limited experience.
But, I recently resurrected one running engine from two non-running P'sOS!
Lifter clatter was very apparent and would not go away after extended
idling.
Actually driving the car, getting the revs up for an extended time fixed the
problem.
Not sure why. Perhaps higher oil pressure or getting hotter oil up in the
lifters moved some crud out.
Whatever! Try it.
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Maione <paulmaione@videotron.ca>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 8:25 PM
Subject: now, the lifters.


> mother of god.
>
> this car is going to put me in an early grave.
>
> i repaired the bottom end problem i was having last
> week. replaced the crank and all the bearings at the bottom,
> reassembled everything nice and tight. i started up the car
> and there *so far* is no sign of the problem i was having
> before. when i step on the clutch, i don't hear any noise,
> and oil pressure stays steady.
>
> but, the lifter are clacking insanely. i figured that it would
> of passed because they we're dry from sitting all winter, but
> that's not the case. i let it idle for 20 mins yesterday, clacking
> away, eventually waiting for it to stop. it did.
>
> for like 3 minutes.
>
> then back to clacking. it was so odd. went totally silent and
> running super smooth, and then right back up again it started.
>
> today, i dumped a lil oil out and added 1/2 liter of ATF to see if it
would
> stop. no change at all. let it idle again for like 20 mins and
> still clacking full force.
>
> i'm running some temporary new 10w-30 for bearing wear in and my
> old oil filter from last year.
>
> now what should i look for? the lifters we're changed last june. all 16
> of them.
>
> help me fix this piece of shit!!
> :)
>
> paul
>
>
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