RE: 4kq clicking noise after oil change

["Robinson, Michael/SJC" <mrobinso@ch2m.com>]

good chance it is your vacum pump.
i removed the push pin in mine many miles ago and have had no problems.

Mike Robinson
1988 Audi 90 quattro
185,000 + miles
Everything Moded But The Motor (For Now)

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	AJ Rite [SMTP:aj_rite@hotmail.com]
> Sent:	Monday, August 30, 1999 11:25 AM
> To:	quattro@audifans.com
> Subject:	4kq clicking noise after oil change
> 
> Hi, this weekend I changed my 86 4kq's oil and filter.  Afterwards when I 
> started the car there was a loud rpm dependent clicking.  The lifters have
> 
> been quiet since replacement a few months ago,and the oil appears to be at
> 
> the correct level.  The noise seemed to come from the upper front area of 
> the engine.
> 
> More detailed description:
> 
> I tried a K&N oil filter just for fun, since I didn't have any of the 
> official filters on hand.  It appeared to be the right size and
> everything.
> 
> I removed the oil temp sender and replaced the copper ring to slow a
> slight 
> oil leak there.   I put the sensor back in with the metal tube on top,
> open 
> end up, and spring in the middle.
> 
> I listened with the screwdriver to earbone technique to various engine 
> areas, making sure to hit the temp sender and oil filter, and I didn't
> find 
> anything.
> 
> Does anyone have a suggestion?
> 
> Thanks very much,
> AJ
> 
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