RE: [T3] *tok* *tok* *tok* sound

[Russ Wolfe <Russ_Wolfe@MAHLEParr.com>]

> To: type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject: RE: [T3] *tok* *tok* *tok* sound
> 
> 
> On Wed, 23 May 2001, Russ Wolfe wrote:
> 
> You
> > might be able to simulate detonation or loose head, by 
> loading the engine
> > standing still. Set the emergency brake hard, put the trans 
> in 3rd gear, rev
> > the engine, and slip the clutch. Try to stall the engine. 
> 
> OK, I just tried that.  The engine did not stall, but I sure 
> did bog it.  I did not hear anything.  So I guess this rules 
> out detonation, bad gas, and loose heads?  How about 
> connecting rods or a bad valve guide?  
> 
A connecting rod would make noise all of the time. I don't think you would
hear a loose valve guide, except maybe some extra valve lash noise. Hmmmmm,
I am still leaning towards a noisy CV joint.
Wait a minute, how about the tail pipe hitting the body as the engine
torques.

Russ Wolfe

Mahle-Parr Filter Systems

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