I had this happen years ago in a 1.9 engine when the oil level got low the lifter would clatter at the toll booth. when I topped off the oil it went away. add some marvel mistery oil get it hot once or twice then dump the oil and run 20/50 Bob Donalds
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:21 PM Subject: Lifters pumping down at speed
>I seem to have the reverse of most lifter problems - my lifters pump down >when cruising at a steady 60 mph and higher, but pump back up after a few >miles off the highway. One lifter in particular gets especially loud. >What's going on? Do I just replace/adjust the lifters? > > Chris S. > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it > now. |
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