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Tappet/Rattle Noise

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john_o:
glad to hear it.

At 76k yes Id expect some noise
Concerned no, just budget for getting the chain/tensioner replaced over the next 40k miles (unless it suddenly changes tone etc). Its highly unlikely it will fail just get noisier
The excellent guide is on here : https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,106158.0.html

You can also check the level of 'slack' in the cam chain by checking some VCDS values.

Enjoy

pudding:
I didn't notice in your signature it's an ED35 and assumed it was a GTI.  In which case, as above, it's the older engine from the MK5 so will be a cambelt + chain.

As mentioned before, if it's just a few seconds of tapping in cold weather after the first startup of the day, it's usually the oil getting a bit old and gloopy.   I have the same engine pretty much in my ED30 and it's the only noise it makes at 140K miles old.  I wouldn't expect your 76K miler to have any significant problems.

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