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A4 1.8T Quattro clicking..why??

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Old 09-17-2012, 07:40 PM
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pop the valve cover off.
 
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Old 09-17-2012, 09:27 PM
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Ok I can do that, but when I take it off I'll take a picture but what spots do I clean?
 
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Old 09-17-2012, 09:55 PM
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I don't think its something that can be cleaned at this point. There's a bigger issue here.
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 06:04 AM
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Do I need any special tools? ;spring cinorwssoe?)can I screw up the engine do it?
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 09:13 AM
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a 10mm socket and maybe a screw driver to move things out of the way. Its the thing your coils are sitting on top of.
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 08:40 PM
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Got it off, little bit of black sludge but overall looks fine. Also I put seafoam in the oil 50 miles ago and the oil didn't get that black (meaning there wasn't much crap) but there is still a clicking noise.
 
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Old 09-18-2012, 09:31 PM
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This is what I sugested 14 posts ago:

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What's the consensus on the OP's car's need for a cam chain tensioner replacement? That's what it sounds to me like it could be.
Is it more of a ticking sound, and does it seem to be coming from the rear of the valve cover area? If so it very well could be this.
 
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:49 AM
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Yeah does the sound go away when you apply throttle? Only clicking at idle? Could be the CCT.
 
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Old 09-19-2012, 03:19 PM
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I think it's only clicking at idle/neutral. But my buddy (passenger seat) heard it the other day while I was driving, but I havnt heard it
 
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Old 09-19-2012, 03:23 PM
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Can you get a ballpark location for where the noise is coming from?
 
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