The Q4 is a double overhead cam engine, the valves ride
on rollers, there are no tappets in this engine. I get a slight
noise after a run (only on very hot days) But, like the
Audi, when I let the motor cool, it goes away. And, as has
been said, there are no ill side effects.
G
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> does the quad4 have hydraulic tappets, I know the bmw M52 motors are
> notorous for the same symptoms, every one tapps after a run, the
> tapets need time to build up oil press again. then the car is fine,
> they do the same thing on first startup. for a second or two...
> I know on these motors it is normal..
>
> Jeff
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> >I don't think this is terribly unusual. I experienced the same thing
> >with my Audi 4K. It just goes away after awhile, and has never
> resulted
> >in an ill effects hat I can tell.
> >
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