Any Additives to fix tapping lifter?

Mk4tdi2022

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Joined
Jan 18, 2022
Location
UK
TDI
Vw ALH MK4 TDI
1.9 mk4 tdi alh, lifter started knocking day before I was taking it in for an oil change and is still tapping after oil change. Gonna be £700+ to fix with new camshaft and belt. Just wondering if there is any chance a miracle additive of some type might possibly do something? Just worth a shot before spending so much.

I'm also in two minds as to even have it fixed, atleast not immediately, Garage says it still runs mechanically sound and it's just annoying the sound. It's not a deep tick just slight but still noticeable. Will much more damage occur if not fixed immediately? I know its wearing on the camshaft but if I'm gonna have that replaced at some point it surely doesn't matter? Cheers
 

Mongler98

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Joined
Mar 23, 2011
Location
COLORADO (SE of Denver)
TDI
98 Jetta TDI AHU 1.9L (944 TDI swap in progress) I moved so now i got nothing but an AHU in a garage on a pallet.
At the lease. Visually inspect he cam and lifters and next oil change dilute after draining with gas. Filter it with coffee filter and inspect for metal glitter etc.....
 
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