Re: Source for lifters/valves?

["Rob Reesor" <reesor@tss.com>]

On Sep 28,  9:35am, Dan Simoes wrote:
> Subject: Source for lifters/valves?
> Carlsen is a given, but where else?
> I'm tired of people asking 'what's that noise?' about our 1990
> 90.  This past weekend someone asked if it was a diesel!
> The engine only has 80k miles and I'm very disappointed that it
> might already need these parts.  I use Quaker State 10w30 in winter,
> spring and fall, and Castrol GTX 20w50 in the summer.  It does seem
> to burn or lose a bit of oil, maybe a quart or two every 3000 miles
> (oil change interval).
>
> I know some ticking is normal at startup, but this happens even
> when it's hot at times.  It also can be intermittent ....tic tic
> TICK TICK TICK....tic tic....
>
> >From hearing other Audis drive by it is very common.  So, what should
> I try fixing?
>
> | Dan |
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>-- End of excerpt from Dan Simoes

I live on a street that includes 4 Coupes, 2 100s and a 4000 Q. Seems that a
good number of them tick loudly. I've been crossing my fingers that my Coupe
doesn't join in.

-- Rob