Re: NOISY VALVES

[Robert Hines <hinesr@csa.delta1.org>]

> 
> On Sun, 3 Dec 1995 BKWALTERS@aol.com wrote:
> 
> > WHEN COLD THE VALVE LIFTERS ON MY 91 80 QUATTRO MAKE A BIT OF NOISE 
> > WHATS THE BEST WAY TO QUIET THEM?
> > 
> 
> Turn up the radio.  :)
> 
> THe 4000/80/90's have that typical lifter noise on startup. It generally 
> quiets down after a few seconds, or at the latest when the car warms up. 
> If not, you can help it along with a little marvel Mystery Oil when you 
> do oil changes... but other than that it is normal and nothing to worry 
> about.
> 
> Bob
> 


Finally an answer that makes sense not jokes to a serious question.
The man who asked the question obviously was worried about his car and
had limited mechanical knowledge and wanted to take advantage of the
expertise on this net.  He wasn't looking for wise cracks.  For those
of you who want to be abusive to me, you can only do that at a
distance.  Bob