Im not sure its not vvc mechanism noise, Ive got cold and hot videos,got no idea how to upload them though, sorry !

Thankyou for your reply
Certainly worth an oil change

thanks for the reply - & no Im not sure its not the vvc, tbh i know littla about the mechanism
I will try to upload a video

Any advice, experiences, please.. K series vvc, sweet as a nut when cold, as the oil gets warm a tappet announces itself quite loudly. Ive changed the oil and filter (10-40 from a reputable supplier), run a liqui - moly through as well but to no avail. It`s done this since ive owned the car (almost ...

Agreed, excellent day out & thanks to all involved in organisation

Early start from Dover - will be there in 25 Gti all being well, is there a `concourse de grot `prize ??

Early start from Dover - will be there in 25 Gti all being well, is there a `concourse de grot `prize ??

That`s some day out from Dover !
Would love to give the GTi some beans through some of the wonderful roads you have up there

SORTED - thanks for your help ; spade connector on starter solenoid. Why would it do that to me directly after I`d plugged in the diagnostic reader ?
Co incidences & red herrings all sent to try us.

Many thanks `220 GSi Turbo`, will be on the case tomorrow - I was most concerned this was due to me clearing fault codes,(do you know if the ECU is part of the immobiliser process ?) & the fact that the alarm led was off & no sign of starter motor life. There has been some condensation in th...