Audi engine problems 1 Ticking noise

My A4 has a ticking noise only after the engines oil temp has reached above 200 degrees and has been running for awhile. The noise is only audible at idle so far. FIXED IT!!!!! It turned out to be a bad Hydraulic CHAIN tensioner at the back side of the head. Hope this helps someone else.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Audi
• A4
• 1.8T
• Quattro
• Valve
• train
• noise

[Fyrchiken]

Already fixed it. It as the timing "Chain" tensioner. It was loosing pressure at idle when the engine oil warmed up. New cam tensioner and a valve cover gasket fixed it all up. Thanks guys.

[mjsinpl]

Hey dude. i have the exact problem diagnosed by Vw. How much did they charge u for that fix. I just got quoted 1600Cdn dollars.

[Fyrchiken]

I fixed it myself for about 400. It wasnt super hard but not for the novice mechanic. Requires removing 1 Cam slightly.

[Fyrchiken]

The timing CHAIN tensioner somehow was bad after I replaced the timing belt. I replaced it with a factory adjuster and the noise was gone. I was lucky enough to get one from a person who was going to replace theirs and sold the car. I believe they can be had for $300 on Ebay. Not too hard to change except for removinng a cam.

[Fyrchiken]

FIXED IT!!!!! It was the Cam chain adjuster. It was forked I guess.

[sugar2975]

I have 1999 plymouth breeze it just started making that nosie Big als told me i would have to replace the engine would i have to do all that and what are the risk of driving like this ?

[redaustintown]

It sounds like timing chain is loose, maybe needs tensioner changed.

[carguyno1]

I have heard that for some reason. Audi motors are known for a tick noise. Not sure if this is the noise they were talking about but join an online Audi forum like Audizine. Maybe they can help. I have an 98 A4 2.8Q and it seems to have the tick too. Though it isn't as loud as yours.

[naz2500]

Had an Audi A4 1.8, had a similar sound, but it was very obvious (in my case), there is a plug on the left side of the engine, right on the top, you cant miss it, if you push it from the two sides (i.e. as if you were plugging it hard) the ticking sound goes away, my mechanic said it sometimes never comes back, in my case had to change the plug.

[ClutchCobraKID1]

apparently ray didnt read the info but thats a booty engine neways

[ray830527]

U`r low on oil or you don`t have any left at all!!

[boxsterluvva]

could be the recirculating valve for the turbo..there a common fault apparently...dont know the proper term for the valve.