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barnettjd77

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This is the second gti-6 i have owned that taps from time to time, just wondering if the oil additive is complete bollo**s or does it actually make a difference? thanks.

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Posted 18th Apr 2012 at 18:54
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They all have a random tap every now and then but if its happening everytime you thrash it then your oil could be to hot or not enough oil pressure.

Not tried additives tbh.

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Posted 18th Apr 2012 at 22:17
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Ah right, well sometimes when it's cold but then stops after couple minutes.. how can i tell or sort oil pressure?

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Posted 18th Apr 2012 at 22:52
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Mine does this. Just a worn lifter. Would'nt bother worrying about it. Smile

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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 00:11
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aaron6 wrote:
Mine does this. Just a worn lifter. Would'nt bother worrying about it. Smile


I won't bother then though i ecpect a oil change/service for whole car wouldn't go a miss right now, and the cambelt LOL

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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 10:38
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Mine getter tappier when nearing an oil change, lets you know when to do it though which is nice... Smile
Should get quieter with fresh oil. Only use a genuine pug filter though as they have a non return valve in. Don't let the cambelt snap our slip either our else you will have a permanant tapper... Wink

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Posted 19th Apr 2012 at 11:20
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Yeah they can be helpful LOL mine is due very soon I reckon.
Ah I see it's not a genuine filter on now, so will have to order one up Yes

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Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 08:47
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Might sort out your tap to a degree as the oil won't drain out the filter giving the pump more to circulate. Smile

Keep us posted what happens on oil change with genuine filter. Smile

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Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 08:55
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aaron6 wrote:
Might sort out your tap to a degree as the oil won't drain out the filter giving the pump more to circulate. Smile

Keep us posted what happens on oil change with genuine filter. Smile


Its not so much that the pump has more to circulate but the fact that there is oil stored in a higher location which can make its way to the head much quicker. If you have lazy tappets the hydraulic lifter treatments are very good. Just make sure you put it in just before an oil change so that once it has done its job you can change the oil and filter for new and hopefully have no more problems. Smile

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Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 10:16
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I stand erected... Cheers lover... Wink LOL

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Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 10:52
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stan_306gti6 wrote:
aaron6 wrote:
Might sort out your tap to a degree as the oil won't drain out the filter giving the pump more to circulate. Smile

Keep us posted what happens on oil change with genuine filter. Smile


Its not so much that the pump has more to circulate but the fact that there is oil stored in a higher location which can make its way to the head much quicker. If you have lazy tappets the hydraulic lifter treatments are very good. Just make sure you put it in just before an oil change so that once it has done its job you can change the oil and filter for new and hopefully have no more problems. Smile


Would you suggest something like Wynn's? Or is there a preffered brand?

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  • Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 10:56
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    I used wynns in my old one. Worked okay like. Smile

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 11:18
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    Just a quicky, it may also be worth looking to see if a plug is tad loose, had this a few months ago, it caused me an intermittent tap. Albeit, after a couple of weeks it developed into what sounded like a genuine tapper. Its free and thus worth a look.

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 11:21
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    Good point about loose plugs Aaron. Yes

    I normally use Wynns products and they seem to be of high quality. I would recommend them. Smile

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 12:06
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    stan_306gti6 wrote:
    I normally use Wynns products and they seem to be of high quality. I would recommend them. Smile

    Wynner! Thumbs up Thanks

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  • Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 12:07
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    Wynner! Thumbs up Thanks


    LOL

    Nice pun. You're welcome mate. Smile

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 12:21
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    Ah right i shall have a look at plugs first off then. You mean get some wynns and chuck it in the old oil before i change filter ect?
    i shall keep you posted on how it goes Smile

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 12:27
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    Yeah mate, check the plugs. If all are tight bung in some wynns and yes, keep us posted on this thread mate. Smile

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 12:30
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    barnettjd77 wrote:
    Ah right i shall have a look at plugs first off then. You mean get some wynns and chuck it in the old oil before i change filter ect?
    i shall keep you posted on how it goes Smile


    Exactly that. Put it the old oil first and then run the engine for about 30 mins at 3000rpm I believe it is (will state exact figures in the instructions) and then drain oil, change filter and refill with new oil. Smile

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 15:22
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    Usually the plug closest to the cambelt.
    I'd also use Total Quartz 9000 fully synth from Peugeot instead of a semi synth as original. Mine always seemed to run better on it - was recommended by Mr Chambers Wink

    Also can be pretty cheap if you buy it in 20L tubs - £40 odd iirc

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 16:16
    barnettjd77

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    Cheers stan Smile shall have a look at it when it stops pis*ing it down,
    bloody car is more hastle than it is worth atm LOL
    And shall look into get 20L tub of it then as i tend to get through some!

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 16:19
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    Speak to Warners Peugeot in Tewkesbury about the tub, if they don't deliver then try to get your local Peugeot place to price match. Or have a look on Opie Oils as they often have good deals.

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    Posted 23rd Apr 2012 at 17:01
    barnettjd77

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    I shall do cheers adam Thumbs up

    I have checked the plugs and they are resonably tight though the second one in from the cambelt side was a tad loose if that would make any difference? Dunno

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    Posted 25th Apr 2012 at 14:35
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    barnettjd77 wrote:
    I shall do cheers adam Thumbs up

    I have checked the plugs and they are resonably tight though the second one in from the cambelt side was a tad loose if that would make any difference? Dunno


    i'll just be a sticky lifter! mine used to give light taps every so often,..
    in the engine rebuild last year Pugjim squeezed the crap out of them iirc and made them like new again! Smile
    of cause the 1st time they were used again they sounded like a bag of s**te I think the look on my face said it all when jim reassured me they were going to be noisy and that was normal until they filled up with oil again LOL

    you'd know if you have a taper it sounds like a sewing machine :/

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    Posted 25th Apr 2012 at 14:44
    barnettjd77

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    Oh right it is bloody annoying though ha,
    I for sure am not gonna think about getting it rebuilt only just started to tart it up.. clean things and paint covers ect Thumbs up
    I use to have a blaze 6 and that was constantly tapping.. until i tapped it into a telegraph pole LOL

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