Date:         Mon, 16 Jul 2001 09:16:52 -0500
Reply-To:     wilden1@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Help! Engine Tapping Noise in Air Cooled Westy
Comments: To: CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET
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I've been told and this is only un-proven rumor that tiny metal particles
build up in your lifters and can't escape so they remain there forever.
This happens initially after a rebuild job or after a crankshaft, cam
shaft break and are replaced.
Take it for what its worth! Second hand info like this is seldom correct
but as a last resort it might be worth considering a clean out job on
your lifters.
Stan

On Sat, 14 Jul 2001 15:47:29 -0500 Terry Kay <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> writes:
> Dump a pint of Marvel Mystery oil in Pokey, drive it for awhile at
> highway speeds and the clacking lifter, will more than likely hush
> up.
>
> Delilah does this every once in awhile, if I don't drive her every
> day.
>
> Prior to using the Marvel the lifter clacked all the time.
>
> Give it a shot----pobably will work.
>
>             ______________
>            |[  ] [  ] [ ]\
>            |    |    |    |
>      ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-|
>
> Terry--
> 74 Campmobile- (Clementine)
> 85 GL- (Delilah)
> 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva)

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