Loud noise at low idle only

Tiny
SHANE HANSEN
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  • 1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Loud tapping or knocking at low idle only when under load or moving idle above 1500-2000. No noise and no loss of power either way.
Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 AT 4:08 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Tapping noise may be a failed lash adjuster, sometimes they will come good if they are just sticky with gum and carbon, first try adding a quality engine flush (read and understand instruction on flush)and do a filter and oil change, if this does not help you will have to replace the failed adjuster, also do an oil pressure test as well, test cold idle, hot idle and hot 1500rpm, post readings for evaluation.
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 AT 2:26 AM

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