Loud tick that comes and goes

[carbonfire]

ok I have a 91 TSI with 119k miles on it.... and it ticks really bad some times... like it is only like 40 degrees out right now and when I start up till it is warm it is really bad... than it gets better after it hits running temp, still ticks a little but not nearley as bad. Oil pressure seems fine and I did notice that after I rev past 3 grand I dont really hear a tick anymroe... But it seems to be ticking all the time when I am just crusin... Is this completley normal or is there something worng? Now I just stuck on my CF hood and might just be hearing the noise more because it is thinner and because I am thinkg about it more now because I am sticking a bigger tubo on in a week... But am I just paranoid or is there really a problem?

Also my oil looks really really dirty and I use a little tiney bit every once and a while... is this normal too?

 

[Denji]

Sounds like lifter tick. It comes stock on our cars.. hahaha
annoying..but pretty much harmless. I could be wrong though.. anyone else have any ideas?

 

[carbonfire]

Yeah I am pritty sure it is that too.... becsue if it where rod knock it would do it all the time... and I dont hear it after 3 grand at all.... but like I said I could be wrong too... that is whay I posted

 

[gstowner]

Try some Risolone. Its especially for sticking lifters.

 

[MyEclipse5]

If its extremely loud it could be a leak. I have a crack in my manifold and its terrible. Check for leaks in your exhaust setup.

 

[bhop]

Mine quieted down considerably when I switched to a factory oil filter and Mobil 1 oil.

 

[02BLUR]

Sounds like lifter tick. Mine does it when cold up to about 3000rpm. Sounds awful, I hate it, but it still runs ok.

 

[carbonfire]

I changed my oil today with regular Mobil and Lucas and it seemed to fix the problem.