Hi guys,

As I'm new to this scene of the euro/golfs i am need of some knowledge from the experts.
Currently my 1990 MK2 GTI 3 speed auto is making some horrendous rattling sound once warmed up and under load(especially hills). The research i have done into this is presuming the tappets/hydraulic lifters are shot or blocked..
This noise all started happening after i had all the belts done and a general service. I was told 10w/40 oil was put in and then told if i were to increase the thickness of the oil it would change the rattling.. I haven't done this yet but am curious if it is that easy… Surely not.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

In the mean time i shall attach some photos and show the progress of my little build thus far, have only added cheap coil overs to stiffen it up and accommodate the wheels I put on. Started with a set of BBS RS reps (17x8.5 +20) which were WAY to aggressive but did look and sit pretty. But now have upgraded to a set of Mtechnica Turbo's (16x8 +15) which i cannot wait to get onto this thing, as I'm in America for the next 5 weeks she is sitting in the car port on the little 15's it came with.
I do have big plans for this little one but would like it running a bit smoother as it is my daily driver! Even though i cannot simply help myself to add that stance/unique look to it.

Hopefully get to meet some of you guys or see and hear about other builds and learn all about these awesome little cars!

Thanks!