Vanagon Lifter Syndrome - not to worry. Lifters commonly go flat on these vans. Just run the thing. It will pump back up in a few minutes/few miles. Changing oil filter to a Mann or Mahle filter, plus Mobil One 15-50 synthetic oil also helps. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com
On 5/1/2010 7:24 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote: > Just wanted to ask a quick ? re: my van. It really hasn't moved in the last > 3 weeks due to mods on the aux battery, Peel n Seal, and new sound system. > Started it up today and hearing alot (ALOT) of clackety clacking from the > engine. Sounds like low on oil. Didn't do this prior to parking it for the > repairs. I am on a slant in the driveway so hard to get a reading on oil > level. I took it for a 3-4 mile drive and still got the noise. I will > check it out tomorrow on level ground but couldn't resist posting to ask how > long it should take to get the oil circulated. When I took the oil cap off > and listen, I can hear gurgling....maybe I'm low? Like I said, will check > in AM on level ground, but really want to take it out for a drive as I have > been in the Beetle for the last couple of weeks. Thanks guys and gals. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > > > |
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