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Date:         Tue, 3 Jul 2001 20:29:57 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Henry <jch@VNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Henry <jch@VNET.NET>
Organization: JCH GIS
Subject:      Re: what is engine clicking noise?
Comments: To: Andrew Fox <afox@USGS.GOV>
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Andrew,

This sure sounds like a dirty lifter that is not pumping up properly. I have one on my 84 westy. I add a half pint to a pint of marvel mystery oil to the crankcase oil and it goes away. Its a mystery.

Jim

Andrew Fox wrote:

> On several occasions after not using my van for several days I will start > it up and hear this clicking noise coming from the engine. I know its not > the CV's because I've already had that problem. On at least one of these > occasions the rear of the van was on jackstands. The clicking usually > lasts for an hour or less and then goes away. Anyone know what this sound > is? Is something out of adjustment? Should I go slow until the van stops > its clicking? > > Also: > Check out and bookmark my problem specific index of vanagon how to article > links. When you need info on fixing or upgrading something on your van > check vanagon.com then check my site. Send me more links and suggestions > to individual articles if you find any. > > The site is at: > http://www2.hawaii.edu/~andrewf/vanagon/links.htm > > Thanks, > Andrew Fox > 86' GL

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