Re: '87 4kq engine noises

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

> I have the save type of noise coming from my engine, especially on
> deceleration.  I just figured out that it is the play between the gears
> where the cam drives the distributor shaft.  A lister (sorry, can't
> remember who it was) had suggested that I take a loooooong screwdriver
> and hold the handle to my ear, and touch the tip to various parts of the
> engine as it was running.  

You can also buy stethoscopes for this purpose.  Make every little tick
a big scary grinding clank!

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250