Annoying Engine Tapping (SMTP Id#: 37151

[<aca@NRC.GOV> (Anthony C. Attard )]

Jeremy, my 4kcsq has this vacuum assist unit on it also.  I have
taken the push rod out and left it out.  I have not noticed any
difference in stopping power.

I can't tell you what to do.  But if it was me I would take the
push rod out and leave it out.  I know for a fact that are a
number of audies out there running without the push rod in place.

P.S. I would also try to get all, at least some of my money back
from who ever diagnosed the problem incorrectly.