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SJFISHER67
29-05-2002, 13:23
Hi All,

On my ol mans Arosa 16v Sport, he has noticed a tapping noise coming from what appears to be one of the engine tappets.

He has been advised to put it i for an adjustment.

Has anyone else had or heard this?

Regards

SJFisher67

ModdedCars
29-05-2002, 16:49
I thought tappets on modern cars were self-adjusting???

davegeorge
29-05-2002, 22:22
not all modern engines use self asjusting tappets, however im not sure what the VW groups engines use, if its in warranty....get it in!!

dave

GZA
31-05-2002, 17:58
Well i rag mine to **** and it makes no noises other than vroom vroom