RE: [T3] cylinder 3 noise

[schroeja@purdue.edu]

So assuming that I adjusted the valves correctly... is this a serious 
problem?  I have yet to check the valves yet (I've had a few doctors 
appointments today before I head off to school tomorrow) but I'll let you guys 
know what I find when I do.

It seems odd to me that when I take the fuel away from that cylinder, that 
noise goes away, but perhaps that's "normal" in these cases - this is my first 
time with an engine problem like this.  I also "like" the fact that the engine 
runs better on 3 cylinders (without #3) than on 4 (with #3).

My stomach is already a little queasy about the possibility of having to do an 
engine overhaul - especially since I only did this one 6 years ago.  I'm 
thinking if the valves check out to be adjusted ok that I'll have to swallow 
my pride and get her on into my mechanic.  

Thanks for the quick replies,

Jacob Schroeder
72 Squareback



-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Adney [mailto:jadney@vwtype3.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 8:28 AM
To: type3@vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] cylinder 3 noise

On 16 Aug 2004 at 21:23, Steven Ayres wrote:

> This was my thought too -- a valve adjustment error. It's kind of a stretch,
> but it's certainly possible. Or a busted valve spring, maybe. I think it'd
> be a good idea to go back into the left valve cover and have a good look
> around. Maybe you left a tool in there ...

Or maybe you adjusted a valve while it was stuck, so now it is actually way 
out 
of adjustment. It might be usefut to have someone turn the engine over while 
you watch the #3 valve train move and make sure that everything is moving 
right. And double-check the adjustment of #3.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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