noisey tappet

[mogga69]

hi just wondering if any of you have had a noisey tappet sound seems to be noticeable on idle car drives fine just wondering what it could be the car has 108000 miles fsh and its the axx engine .... any ideas of a good garage in the north east Northumberland area who could sort it out cheers

[Scottymon]

How long have you had the car?... has the idling sound changed over time?

The HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) makes them sound less than smooth most of the time.

When's the Cambelt service due?

[r5gtt]

Most probably this causing your issue. Cam follower fuel pump tappet. part number 06D109309C.

[mogga69]

hi there just had the cambelt and water pump changed 6 months ago is it dangerous to drive in the short term cheers again

[r5gtt]

Six months ago and just 

only kidding mate. I shouldn't think it would be dangerous but more if it totally wears down then car will cause starting issues. other than that you'll have no problems of driving it even rattling it's socks off as most people have done or do. 

[Scottymon]

As @r5gtt said, always worth checking the HPFP Follower on these motors bud:



It's not a hard job :)

Are you tuned?  Makes a big difference to the wear rate.

But the noise is most likely just normal for TFSI... check it none the less :)

[r5gtt]

@Scottymon thanks for the picture as I couldn't find a picture do show what happens

I'm new to the tfsi scene so reading a lot and getting to know what's what with these cars and maybe even own this for 5 years like my previous beasty  if all runs well of course... 

[dazza]

Best to check it. Mine was stage 2+ when i bought my car. 



How the last one looked after 5000km.

[doylebros]

A sound clip is always best but if this noise is more apparent when warm I would read this thread http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,100439.msg1004734.html#msg1004734

As I've found by the time the tappet show above is that noisey vehicle starting has become an issue.

[K9]

my gti is stage 1+ and 107.000km. should i check my? axx engine

[r5gtt]

my gti is stage 1+ and 107.000km. should i check my? axx engine

No let it wear out and damage the pump and tappet K9 

[dazza]

I check mine every oil change. Much easier since i deleted the banjo bolt.

[bluebert92]

is there a guide to check it? One could hit me in the face and I wouldnt know if it was a tappet or not?

[doylebros]

is there a guide to check it? One could hit me in the face and I wouldnt know if it was a tappet or not?

This will help http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,8339.0.html

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,59369.new.html

The second link has a video at the start which is very educational and will let you know if your capable for this DIY.

[r5gtt]

No one has ever mentioned setting the tdc mark up in any of the posts I've read in order to replace the cam follower