Sticky Lifter solution(s)??

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <970313104937.44016768@siena.edu> SOP8920@Siena.edu writes:

> First, I'm going to follow Phil's diagnostic procedure to make sure that my
> lifters are getting lazy and it isn't just my paranoia. (2) If they're bad I'm
> first try the ATF in the oil (prior to a change). (3) If that doesn't work
> after a few oil changes, then either I'll replace the lifters myself or have it
> done by a competent mechanic (as I watch/help). 

Only thing to really watch for (as one of the experts pointed out) is re-
torquing the camshaft bearings.  Anything else can be replaced, but the 
camshaft runs directly in the head _without_ any bearing shells.
 
Make sure you get a good description of the job (from a Bentley manual or Audi 
microfiche) before you start.  Some things are not intuitive.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club