Engine Tapping Noise :(

[sukchew at cox.net (Chuck Blue)]

Brian ,
 If you need any help let me know and I'll make myself available.I also have 
a shop if you need it.
ole blue
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Haygood" <haygood@myway.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 12:03 AM
Subject: Engine Tapping Noise :(


>
> So, I've got a loud tapping noise apparently coming from the exhaust valve 
> area of my number 3 cylinder.  It started out as a slight tap above 3krpm 
> but rapidly changed to a constant loud tapping noise.
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> Obviously the head has to come off.  What parts are likely to have been 
> damaged and need replacement?  Is the head itself damaged by this?
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> Also, what parts would you normally replace when rebuilding a head with no 
> known problems?  I'm not asking for a list of gaskets - do you replace 
> valve springs? hydraulic lifters? valve guides?
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> I'm dealing with heads from PL and 9A 16v's.
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> Thanks.
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>
> Brian
>
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