2000 audi a4 b5 1.8T quattro engine code ATW

not sure mechanic told me valve lashing, then other mechanic said timing chain tensoner. any help would be appreciated. thanks!

 

Cam tensioner. And don't put it off. I bought a Passat from a guy who did and here's what I found in the motor:





The result was valve pieces in the cylinders and one piston with a hole in the top.

 

i would do oil change and put lucas oil in with it..i had same problem and tick went away but i have high mileage and a 2.8 and ticks are common with the high mileage...with 1.8 you should check for sludge issues though depending on your mileage

 

what weight oil are you using

 

So took it to vanderhaydens garage located oshawa ontario, ive become very friendly with the guys and they listened, test drove twice, once with me and again with second mechanic both assured me there was nit any abnormal sound, and its normal. They specialize in imports so think i should take there word with it or?

 

thats up to you as you now have 3 different opinions.

do you know what weight oil you're using?

 

Yeah they do my oil changes, 5w30 full synthetic

 

Just one man's opinion, if the sound on the video is accurate I'd say take get someone else's opinion. That video sure sounds "rattley".

 

just my opinion but i would stay away from 5w30 in these rattle boxes and stick with a 40 weight