carl [i has type-S]

several. depends on your mechanic. i don't question mine. i just pay him.

psuaudi

I mean...typically..they either work or they don't?

psuaudi

is it hard to change lifters out anyway? you'd have to remove the cams i guess, and thats not easy

carl [i has type-S]

to cut power.

psuaudi

or the typical issue with the cooling fans going on when the rear coolant sensor is messed up (already replaced mine due to this issue).

Mrkrad

so its best to replace both of those parts pro-actively. I guarantee you everyone on this forum will eventually get the cracked coolant neck which drips pink crust on to the bellhousing. The ecu goes nutz when there is air trapped up there and does some really goofy things. You won't see much since the water temp is just a dummy gauge. It can only read cold/warm/hot. But if you vag log the coolant temps you'll see it move fast all over the place from a cold start when the coolant sensor is not getting an accurate read.

psuaudi

it doesn't look like it's fun to replace, and that a decent amount of coolant will be lost.

on the bright side, it's always good to get some fresh coolant in there haha

Tgr_Clw

Interesting. I might do this later on.

psuaudi

perhaps, but it sounds like a lot of work. and i haven't noticed any noiseyness of my lifters