Thread: 2000 Polo 1.4 Engine noise
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Old July 12th 03, 09:23 PM posted to uk.rec.cars.vw.watercooled
Charles DH Williams
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Default 2000 Polo 1.4 Engine noise
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"John C" wrote:

These are 8V engines, could you briefly explain what piston slap is.

I dunno about the 8V's. More about piston slap:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/020320.htm

http://www.pistonslap.com/

I think GM's 1.5 minutes is *very* generous in GM's favour.

Charles
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