Replacing tappets - Page 2

saladdodger · 16-10-11, 08:40 PM

cheers dude, i'll take a read up on them, i guess i should replace all of them

Phil Payne · 16-10-11, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by saladdodger

I have some really noisy tappet(s) and i would like the noise gone.

This is one of the daft ones.

Get a quote from your local Audi stealership for swapping the tappets using parts YOU supply and the valve stem oil seals using parts THEY supply.

I kid you not. Do it and see what they come up with.

90man · 17-10-11, 12:03 AM

Changed mine on my 2.3NG about 18months ago paid approx £35 of ebay total time for job 2-3 hours fitted new water pump and cambelt at same time , still running great

20vcqdriver · 17-10-11, 07:24 AM

Bought mine off e-bay but made sure they were high quality FEBI versions first. Not a massive job on a 10V and cam will be fine as said Audi over-engineered these engines back in the 80's, just be sure to remove the cam caps together a bit at a time to keep unnecessary stress off the cam itself...

saladdodger · 17-10-11, 11:44 AM

ok cool, i'll get in touch with Audi as suggested and see what they say

my friends friend owns 'four rings audi' in colnbrook and he suggested using him.

Anyone used this guy????

saladdodger · 28-10-11, 12:50 PM

Ok so im ringing around getting quotes before the weather really sets in.

Thought i would ask on here first.

Does anyone want this (cash) job before i give the work to a company and pay more than i should - probably?

As long as you know what your doing and not a milion miles away it sounds like a good job for some cash ??????

If you do fancy it could you give me quote please, i'll get the parts

Thanks

Andy

20vcqdriver · 28-10-11, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saladdodger

Ok so im ringing around getting quotes before the weather really sets in.

Thought i would ask on here first.

Does anyone want this (cash) job before i give the work to a company and pay more than i should - probably?

As long as you know what your doing and not a milion miles away it sounds like a good job for some cash ??????

If you do fancy it could you give me quote please, i'll get the parts

Thanks

Andy

Too far for me I'm afraid, just the cost of fuel would be £100 to get to you and back before I even start

saladdodger · 28-10-11, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20vcqdriver

Too far for me I'm afraid, just the cost of fuel would be £100 to get to you and back before I even start

where are you based dude?

I dont mind driving to you if i might save money and you know your stuff.

Phil Payne · 28-10-11, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by saladdodger

The other guy who is a mechanic (neighbour) said its not that bad, do the cambelt kit, aux belts and water pump same time and will cost £450 + parts.

Looking at how some people have interpreted that, I think there's a need for a Remedial Reading 101 on here. It's quite clear - just read the words.

It's a bit much, to be honest. I'd reckon on around £250 plus parts at around £170.

missfire · 28-10-11, 06:57 PM

this guy is not bad by all accounts, to do your work s-dodger..

http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/index.html

i'd build him a granny flat at the end of my garden if i had the money. could keep him in work two months of every year as long as i keep buying lemons.

17-10-11, 07:24 AM	#14
20vcqdriver 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,910	Bought mine off e-bay but made sure they were high quality FEBI versions first. Not a massive job on a 10V and cam will be fine as said Audi over-engineered these engines back in the 80's, just be sure to remove the cam caps together a bit at a time to keep unnecessary stress off the cam itself... __________________ Coupe quattro 1986:-~450bhp + loooong list of mods! Audi A7 Bi-TDI SLine Black edition 2015 mapped to produce 600lb/ft torque! Audi S4 4.2 V8 cabriolet 2004:-

16-10-11, 08:40 PM	#11
saladdodger Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,030	cheers dude, i'll take a read up on them, i guess i should replace all of them

17-10-11, 12:03 AM	#13
90man Classic Audi Club Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 141	Changed mine on my 2.3NG about 18months ago paid approx £35 of ebay total time for job 2-3 hours fitted new water pump and cambelt at same time , still running great

17-10-11, 11:44 AM	#15
saladdodger Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,030	ok cool, i'll get in touch with Audi as suggested and see what they say my friends friend owns 'four rings audi' in colnbrook and he suggested using him. Anyone used this guy????

28-10-11, 12:50 PM	#16
saladdodger Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,030	Ok so im ringing around getting quotes before the weather really sets in. Thought i would ask on here first. Does anyone want this (cash) job before i give the work to a company and pay more than i should - probably? As long as you know what your doing and not a milion miles away it sounds like a good job for some cash ?????? If you do fancy it could you give me quote please, i'll get the parts Thanks Andy

28-10-11, 06:57 PM	#20
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	this guy is not bad by all accounts, to do your work s-dodger.. http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/index.html i'd build him a granny flat at the end of my garden if i had the money. could keep him in work two months of every year as long as i keep buying lemons.