Hi all I have just brought an r reg gti6 it has 90k on clock and has a top end (hydraulic lifter) tap the car has been sat for about 3 years. It was my brothers car he had sold it to a guy to use as a track day car but he never got round to doing it. Anyway as I know this car and how fussy my brother is I brought it back knowing it was very clean under the mould and moss. I only paid £400 so was well worth it even tho it wouldn't start lol. A £20 crank sensor sorted that tho😄. Anyway I know this car did not tap when it was parked up but now does the only thing that has been done apart from not started for 3 years is a cam belt could the timing be slightly out or would I notice other things. Oh yeah and before anyone asks yes it has had a oil and filter change and I've driven so far 500miles with no issues apart from tap tap tap.

But would I notice anything els?

If its a bent valve tapper id just run it until it goes bang. It could last a day, could last 100k. For the price you paid you could then bung in another engine and still have a bargain.

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What would it cost to just replace whole cylinder head? And if I can get hold of one is there any suggestions on anything to do to it before bolting it on?

Is it best to get valves from Peugeot ? Would it not be cheaper to just replace whole thing?

try xado.

ifs its not compltely knackered u may find itll quieten down your engine.

i had it in my 1.4, i got the ecu rev limit lifted to 8500 rpm. and i never blew the darned thing up after 3 years of torture

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Any ideas where to get a cylinder head from?

Carl (mechanical repairs) on here used to do exchange heads, get in touch with him if you want to go down that route

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Ryan