1996 Volkswagen Jetta engine knocks/ticks

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
84,960 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KINGSNAKE69
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wife just a 96 jetta when you first start it in morning or when its been sitting for a while it makes a knockin/ticking noise till it at operatin temp.Is this normal for vw or is this going to serious problem?
Nov 9, 2009 at 8:06 PM
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PEAR69
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Is it gas or diesel?
Nov 10, 2009 at 1:51 AM
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KINGSNAKE69
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its gas.
Nov 10, 2009 at 7:31 AM
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PEAR69
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It sounds like your valve train is a little noisy. Volkeswagons are famous for this. Your lifters drain down after a certain period of time. The knocking is a result of low oil pressure at start up. It is hard to say if this is a serious issue or not. How long after start up does it take until the noise goes away? Does the noise really go away or does it just get less after warm up?
You should try to illuminate or lessen the effects of cold start up. What type of oil is in the engine? What is the oil pressure at start up and after warm up? And How cold and warm does it get where you live?
Nov 10, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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