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Re: 1.8 engine noises



In a message dated 2/27/00 7:15:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
deadbolt@mindspring.com writes:

<<  So I grab that "splash sheild" and shake it a little to sort of 
"simulate" motor vibration.  Bingo!   This is the sound we are hearing.  But 
here is the question.  That shield has holes in it  to allow it to sit on the 
bolts that the cam shaft lobes bolt to,.....but the fit of that shield isn't 
tight, therefore allowing it to vibrate and make this "rattle".  >>

>From what I remember on mine, didn't the holes on the "cam shield" have a 
relief in it so that you can push it onto the bearing cap nuts?  I can't 
remember doing anything special when reassembling the cover.

-Dick-
78 Scirocco
Original Owner
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