> > '86 4kcsq with intermittent noisy valves, especially at start-up. It has > > run like that for quite some time and a mechanic told me it was normal > > for Audi's due to the hydrolic lifters/adjusters-nothing to worry about. > > Lately it seems worse. make sure you're using a filter with anti-drainback valve, too. -- Huw Powell http://www.thebook.com/human-speakers/audi-main.htm