New lifters not quickly pumping up is a sign you just installed another bad lifter. A ball check is not opening. Let the enigne run until fully warmed up and then rev it high or go drive it. Often it takes shot of 4,000 rpm to get them to prime. Dennis
>From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Clattering lifters--what to do next? >Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:02:02 -0500 > >When I replaced my heads recently, I put in new lifters and took the advice >of some who said "put them in dry, they'll pump up.:" >For the most part they have pumped up, but at least one is soft and >clattering. > >I've run the car for about 10 minutes (it runs pretty well) and idled it >about the same, trying to verify that I've got a good solid coolant fill >before going further. and, of course, I'd like the clattering to stop. > >Should I run it further or try again at adjusting? > >Thanks, > >Jim |
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