Phantom Lifter Noise

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I think I have to agree with Nate's assessment after the other day.  I took my 1990 V8q into the dealer so they could find where my antifreeze leak was coming from.  I could tell it was coming from the back of the engine, but that was all.  Of course, when I got there, it didn't leak even a drop, and driving in the rain had erased all evidence.  On top of that, to see behind the engine, the mechanic had to remove the air filter cover and filter.  On my way home, I noticed that the car made less power and even died at a stop light.  Well, I took the cover and filter off, looked for any blockage, didn't see any, and put it all back together.  She's back to normal.  Guess he didn't touch her right or something.


Joel
1990 V8q
1986 5kcstq




In a message dated 6/6/2003 12:33:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, quattro-request at audifans.com writes:

> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:10:25 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: Re: Phantom Lifter Noise

> james accordino said:
> >Did anyone ask if his was black?
>
> I presume you are referring to the oil filter? And yes, It's an equal
> opportunity Audi. The correct Mann filter is, and always has been on there
> since I've had it. :)
>
> Judging from others, the lifter tick as you slow from a hard run is
> normal, even with 15w50 synthetic.
>
> I dunno what our friend Rob is encountering, other than typically what
> happens anytime someone else is looking at your car. It falls apart in the
> most unsuspecting ways, only to repair itself when your
> dignity returns
> and you are ready to look into the problem...
>
> -Nate
> '89 90tq