Cracked manifold or broken studs..

[Huw Powell]

> My '89 80q with a 4-cyl 3A engine has got a loud ticking when I
> accelerate with cold engine, it goes mostly away when the engine warms
> up. It sounds just like an exhaust lead at the manifold. What is the
> most common cause for this on 4-cylinder engines, and what do I do to
> fix it?

If you have high miles - valve lifters.  They might be fine (esp. if
they quiet down), but maybe you need ot use a better oil filter (Audi,
Mann, Mahle...) to keep them from draining overnight.

Easy to tell if its exhaust anyway, pop the hood and listen for the
source.  Exh. leaks are pretty obvious usually.

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Huw Powell

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