Rebuild not yet finished, I’m hoping it will be finished by the end of June. When it’s sorted I will also have an engineers report so I will go back to the first garage with that and see what they have to say? They can’t deny their at fault but we will see . Will keep all posted.

Indeed, the evidence is undeniable it wasn't knocking when dropped off at the first garage.

I've received another email from Harry Harpics on my theory of a Jubilee clip, he thinks not more likely to be a tin wear 6mm washer.
I will be going to see the first garage owner when I receive the engineers report. I will be pushing for compensation but easier said than done.

Well the 411 went off to Harry Harpics and the strip down began. I received an email with accompanying photos and a metallic object was sitting on top of the piston!!! On very close inspection of one photo it looks to me like a Jubilee clip, well the remains of one. The good news is there is little ...

Best of luck with that Broady. If you don't reach the magic 60 I would be more than happy to make up the numbers in my type 4. Engine should be sorted by then!!! Fingers crossed.

I'm no mechanic but it does sound fuel related, vacuuming petrol filler cap breather. Easy check remove the cap. Just a thought.

Thank you for your input, however I'm not a messer, unless the builder pulls out its a goer.

Hi folks, I've been busy last week searching for a reliable engine builder. Good news found one!! He is 250 mile away but eh! Paul Miller of Harry Harpics, IRS fame. I am looking between 6/8 weeks. I've been let down by two engine builders over the last five months you know the scenario keep you on ...

Many thanks for the correction. David gave me a web address for Darwen Diesels who he thought maybe would clean and check function, I gave them a call however they don't do petrol but they gave me a phone number of a company in Warwick that do petrol Bob Beck Injectors £12 an injector, smashing fell...

Hello, I may be wrong but I think ultrasonic cleaning is done by sound waves and no other products are involved.

Having trouble with cutting and pasting, got my head round it now. The vids were done with the engine warm I did a vid from cold starting but it was to long and I was unable to upload, so had to do two shorter ones, hope this gives anyone listening a better idea.

Got that wrong again https://youtu.be/7cl8YnctPzM

https://youtu.be/X9s1jEadN5s

Ok I've done a couple of new https://youtu.be/https://youtu.be/X9s1jEadN5s

Yes will do. I'm thinking because of my lack of knowledge I'm in no way going about this the correct way, I'm jumping from one conclusion to another and confusing everyone else. Not achieving anything and more than likely making things worse. Could we have an opinion on that?

Cheers for that ,all good information. When I sort out someone to clean the injectors a I will have them tested also, that will save me messing about. I wouldn't know what to look for anyway. Regarding the seals I know their nothing to do with the knocking but your introducing more on the jobs to do...

Thank you again for the useful addresses. Does the plug on the distributor have anything to do with the fueling? The oil capacity in the VW is not a lot, it won't take much to creep past the max line, you could then be in the realm of seal trouble I'm thinking?? Looking at the exploded diagram Hayne...

This is a bit worrying for me, how does petrol get into the engine oil? More importantly what's the cure? What sort of company would do ultrasonic cleaning?..... Also what's s/h ? There's lots of questions there sorry. In defence of not smelling petrol in the oil yesterday it was blowing a gale! I s...

Well that was a bit premature, I now know why the engine was racing!! Fuel injector sticking. I revisited the oil I dropped yesterday and there is a smell of petrol, how I missed that first time round I don't know. That changes a lot, could explain the clacking. Can you get injectors for these and i...

Will do some tin tapping tomorrow then do another video and hopefully have it on site by the weekend. Will do a walk round of the car at the same time. You can all see what a gem it is in pink!!!!

The oil was fine, good viscosity no unusual smell no shavings no sheen I would give it a clean bill of health, infact would say it was relatively fresh as was the filter....?????

Changed the oil and filter, 20/50 classic. It's not made any difference to the clacking!! Adjusted the throttle valve at the same time, idling speed is back where it should be. A bit more investigating will be done tomorrow ie check the tin ware and exhaust etc. Will keep you posted.

I know you did tell me early on to change the oil and filter. It's going to be done, thinking on I have no idea of the grade of oil in the motor at present or how long it's been in there. It should give me more information either way.

Cheers when I go to pick up the filter tomorrow I will give him that MAN filter number and see if he can get that one.

Ok last throw of the dice for me on the clacking. I showed the video to my mate who is a truck machanic he said... Sounds like all VW air cooled engines to me!! Did make me laugh. He suggests I change the oil and filter, and can't understand why it wasn't the first things I did. Anyway it's got to b...

Just to add to my post if you go ahead with the heat gun don't get the mat to hit it defeats the object. Concentrate on one edge, you want to start melting the glue, then use your scraper to gently slide under the mat keep the heat gun moving.