My 89 jetta w/152k miles has developed a valve tap. Although the tap is not constant, it does occur at different rpms. Sometimes at start up, sometimes after running for 30 minutes, idle, etc. I run 20/50w oil in the summer and 15/40w in the winter. Besides replacing the lifters, does anyone have any recommendations about changing the oil pump? thanks
A2 8valve lifters
Aug 06, 2005
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Did you check the oil pressure out? Lifters are easy to replace, but so is the oil pump. ;-) What brand oil filter are you using? How often do you change the oil? Have you thought about using synthetic oil?
later, dave (One out of many daves)
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