4000 2.2L 5 cyl. Lifter Ticking Problems...

[Ti Kan]

Ricky H. writes:
> Hello loyal listers.  My 87 4KQ has a terrible lifter ticking problem.  It
> will begin to tick about 2 days after I change the oil, and I am using all the
> right stuff.  Synthetic oil, Lubro Moly metal treatment, sometimes oil
> detergent (Marvels Mystery Oil) and factory replacement Audi/VW Oil filters.
> The lifters are about 14 months old and the oil pan apears to be fine on the
> ...

Might not be the lifters.  Could be the vacuum pump.  Check the audifans
archives.  It's a common question.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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