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[T3] tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap ...
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>hello all, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>i was wondering if any of you may be able to advise
me on what the tap tap tap noise coming from my 70 squareback might be.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>i wish i could email a sound, and i know it is hard
to give advice on a sound that you cant hear, but i imagine that there can't be
too many different tap tap tap noises from the valve area.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>it seems to me like a push-rod or valve
noise...mainly as it seems to come from the lower left side of the engine near
the valve covers, and because it is an rpm-linked noise, worst when the engine
is decelerating, and steady and rhythmic at idle. no change otherwise to
performance, but it concerns me...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>could it be a valve that has loosend and is just
knocking? or might it be something more serious?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>i noticed it thismorning, getting worse on the way
to work, and then worse on the way home. i had no option but to continue
home, but i'm not sure if i'm risking damage by driving it further (ie to get to
vw mechanic...).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>first thought is to check valve settings in the
morning...any other ideas?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>thanks, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>mechanically challenged scotty in oz.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>ps: if there is something in the archives that
deals with this please point me in the right direction!</FONT></DIV>
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