1998 Audi A4 "stop sticky lifter" Questions

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...Celsia, noise stops. I have already changed hydrocompensators. Could you please help me solve this problem? Sounds like a sticky valve or lifter, and the oil just isnt getting up there so ...

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...sticky lifter and not building up with oil pressure,try adding 2 quarts of clean diesel fuel to your oil and let idle for about 10-15 minutes,if the ticking stops then change the oil and filter,then ...

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...sticky Need to check the oil pump pressure or if there is a lag in pressure. You need to check if the oil lamp lights up soon after starting and if so the pressrure can be low. Also check the quality ...

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...taps when starting Noise stops after 1mn that could be alot of things from a sticky lifter to a rod knock....some things bad some not so bad....more information needed. TRY USING A LITTLE HEAVIER ...

...stop to get gas in it now the lifers are kicking If it calls for mid-grade or premium gas and you put in regular and have been using regular it will cause a knock overtime. Also, you could be overdue ...

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...is getting the hot exhaust straight from the cylinder it heats up very quickly and closes the crack stopping the ticking. you should be able to get a nechanic to run a weld along the crack easily ...

...stop-tick-tick) i hope it's not a lifter...but if it's not, what other possibilities could it be? any help would be very appreciated. Sounds like when they did the intake,They drained the fluids but ...

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on the gas the noise gets louder and then stops. Could be a lifter getting sticky. What engine, amount of mileage, and how often does it get serviced, and type of oil used, can all play a part in that

...mechanics and so far it hasn't been to expensive. If your getting knocking during startup and it stops as it warms up, that is usually hydraulic lifters. They can get sticky and not pressurize ...

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