Touareg :: Started Right Up When Parked For 5 Days But More Valve Noise Than Usual
Feb 11, 2004
I did a few searches with key words, engine, valves, and knock but didn't come up with any info. I know the reason the valves and engine noise is louder than usual is because the oil has had ample time to gravitate to the bottom of the engine. I remember reading some where that the knocking valves when starting up was normal for the Touareg, but can't find the post.
My question is, the engine is too noisy when cold starting? The knocks go away in less than a min or so, but I haven't had a vehicle make such valve noise when cold starting, except older cars that needed valve jobs... Other than the start up knocks.. it sounds and drives great..
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I think it sounds a bit like the old lifter rattle my 289 Ford made in my 67 Mustang.
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