markbradford

New top end is on the way to hopefully vanquish the vile ticking noise that simply will NOT go away on hot idle.

Anyone know if I will have to go through the engine break-in period again?

BOOSTD

markbradford

LOL - you f*&ker! I figured the jokes would come but thought they'd be re: a different type of head

Godzilla

I would say yes. It would give your new valve train some time to grind itself some nice smooth spots. Probably save you some gas money as well.

BOOSTD

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mspaeth

Dealer didn't void your warranty after all those mods?

markbradford

My dealer's badass. They also didn't tell Audi about my chip. I've got a 2nd ECU as well.

eMKay (BFLO)

I should get a new head too...maybe with more hair, and a stronger jaw :}

markbradford

LOL :-)

AggregatVier

...and since your not touching those = NO breakin required.

OT: Godzilla is not the real name. It's Gojira, no Raymond Burr, and I've got the original movie on tape. Kicks a$$. If you're a fan of the real monster, drop the Godzilla poser and props to the real name Gojira.