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Old 11-12-2009, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by KrautWagonGTI View Post
The engine seems to run okay, he has never done a valve adjustment though. If its an engine mount it must be metal on metal for that kind of noise. it does drive well and seems to be okay on power but he said it takes about 30+ secs to 60mph
It could be metal on metal, or really tattered ... take a peek. I've heard of people finding pretty disastrous motor mount situations. It's at least a good starting point ... if they look good, I'd turn to valve adjustment. Actually if he's never done one, he should do one or have one done anyway, even if that's not the problem.
0-60 should be in the 20s ... although I have a manual so I have a little extra unbridled power at my hands.
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