Not to worry. Most likely the classic Vanagon "lifter syndrome". Usual fix is Mann or Mahle oil filter ( they have stronger springs on the relief valve and hold the oil in the engine galleries bertter when the engine is shut down - aiding in preventing the lifters from leaking down), proper oil - 20W50Wt Dino Oil or 15W50 Synthetic ( I run Mobil One 15W50), add the occasional bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil to the oil sump and be religious about changing the oil. I do all the above on my 88 GL but if I neglect the oil change even a little bit, the WBX doth protest, by clattering it's valves at me to get my attention. Works too!! But otherwise, I virtually never have lifter clatter. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, Al Jerry Holland wrote: >My 1990 Carat, with 85,000 miles, has a noisy lifter after sitting for a few days without being started. The oil and filter are changed every 3,000 miles and the oil looks very clean at 3,000. It takes about 8-10 minutes before the lifter quiets down. Is this something I should be concerned about? > Jerry > > > > |
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