Tappets Noisy (1.9Tdi ) :(

[PeterMoon]

2003 1.9 tdi automatic 125,000 miles  

 

Hi ,i took my car to a diesel specialist  because of my over revving on start up and intermittent power loss on acceleration  sometimes,I knew as it was intermittent he may not find find problem if it wasnt showing when he had it........

And of course the mechanic had it for 2 days and the issue didnt show ffs!  he did point out what i knew and thought was connected to my other problems that the engine was loud and tappetty.He said it was a major job to do and because of other problems probably not worth an engine strip.

As that was a garages opinion i was wondering if Tappet problem was that hard and should i consult other gargages to get this problem sorted? Anyone had this sort of work carried out? cheers Pete

 

[daddyfixit]

get second opinion, let somebody else have a listen to it;

 

if its had wrong oil in for a while (usually taxis) the camshafts do wear, they grind a hole in the followers and the camshaft lobes quickly disappear which gives lumpy running and very noisy engine. get it checked sooner than later as if its been doing it for a while the entire engine lubrication system will be full of metal filings-------these would be impossible to remove without engine removal/stripdown and a lot of hours spent cleaning out oilways and such.  perhaps this is why they have said its not worth stripping ???     perhaps a good second hand engine would be an option ?