Hi guys. Octavia vrs 2001Whilst on idle or driving i had horrible and loud ticking noise. Faster i went faster it ticked. 2 garages told me tappets were going as stupidly loud possibly lifters. I know nothing about cars so thought i might aswell do my own oil and filter change before getting car in garage end of month (pay day). Whilst under car draining oil i checked downpipe to turbo bolts. 3 studs were showing just over 2 threads whilst top stud showed none. I tried to tighten but was solid but When i touched it the washer spun. Half can WD40 and couple minutes i could tighten it and also showing threads. No more ticking noise from engine and no more blowing exhaust. Don't always believe what a garage tells you. Hope this helps anyone else who fears the worst from the engine

Paul

Am I right in remembering that you started a thread on this/your issue?

You'll be best to stick this on there if you did so people can put the two together.

Not me mate. Just thought id stick on here what happened to help anybody else

Ah must be a different member then :p