Tappet Noise

2004 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
100,000 MILES • 2.4L • MANUAL
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Had timing belt replaced but it was returned with engine noise. Advised by other mechanic it was tappet noise. What damage could happen from driving van with damaged tappets?
Apr 19, 2016 at 7:30 AM
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a failed lash adjuster will eventual cause the vale to not open fully or even apply side pressure and wear out a valve guide, i find it hard to understand how a lash adjuster has failed after a timing belt replacement, it could be a coincidence, as the lash adjusters are not touched when replacing a timing belt, i would go get a second opinion on the noise first.
Apr 21, 2016 at 3:58 AM
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