2.0l lifters noisy

[hgonops]

My 2.0l has been chipped also got a cam and portwork. Goes heaps better.
However lifters have started become a little noisier after startup and at the lower rev range.
Is that normal?
Do I need to use different oil, I'm currently using castrol magantec 10-40?

Haz

[Jmac]

Magnatec would have been the suggestion for this, have you changed the oil and filter lately????? Possible lifter fault mate.

[hgonops]

Thanks VW tech. I am aware of the oil problem with the 2.0l. I regularly check it. I change the oil nearly every 7000kms. The vehicle has only done 54000kms.
When the engine has warmed up I cant hear them as much.
How expensive is it to change the lifters?

[Jmac]

NOt sure on the lifter price but all can be done in situ. I would be fitting a timing belt too ( or you may have doen already, having that you have had the cam done)
Mate i would try another oil change 1st.
Jmac

[peedman]

What about the atf trick jimmy? Any first hand experiences?

[hgonops]

Okay, I'll go with changing the oil first. Should I still use Castrol Magnatec 10-40?

[hgonops]

atf trick! whats that?

[Jmac]

Yeah i have back in the day a flush with ATF for about 10 mins at 2500rpm. ATF is a straight 10w oil with defoaming agents and has been known in some cases to unstick lifters. Probably have a shop around as there is some good flushes out there now mate. Flush the engine and then switch to a Synthetic oil.
But yeah ATF has worked before Peedman, mate im talking around 1990 i witnessed this. Good to see ye know the oldies too mate and i always say the old fixes are generally the best ones.
To conclude though i would search for a good flush , then the synth oil pal
Jmac

[hgonops]

Thanks Jmac.
And you can find a flushing agent at any auto shop?

Haz

[Jmac]

Yeah Repco or Coventry mate should do the trick.
Jmac
Keep us posted

[hgonops]

Thanks Jmac
I'll see if I can do all this 2moro, and then I'll let you know of the outcome.

Haz

[hgonops]

Jmac, I flushed the engine today and replaced the oil with mobil 1 5w50 fully synthetic. Did stuff all. Lifters are still noisy and after about 15-20mins of driving they quiet down but can still be heard.
Thanks for your tips. I think I'll replace them.

Anyone here want to do the job for me, or know anyone that can do it in Melbourne? VW tech?

Cheers
Haz

[Jmac]

Ah thats no good - before you jump in hows your oil pressure?????
Doin the lifters not too bad a job and if you havent done a timing belt now is the time, cam is coming out now .
Jmac

[hgonops]

Don't know how the oil pressure is because there is no gauge.
The timing belt was changed when I did the cam at about 49000kms. Vehicle now has 54000kms.
I was thinking of purchasing the lifters from germanautoparts.com amd having someone do the job for me.
Any other suggestions?

Thanks
Haz

[hgonops]

Jmac
I Checked the oil pressure today. Oil pressure is normal at every rev range.
Changed Ryco oil filter that I used to a genuine one. Lifters are still noisy.
I will try the oil additive which quitens noisy lifters. If its a no go, got no choice but to replace the lifters.

Haz