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Date:   Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:45:15 -0500
Reply-To:   Frank Schultz <frankschultz@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   Frank Schultz <frankschultz@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:   Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
Comments:   To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:   <4ED67453.6070700@comcast.net>
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Hello Todd, Mine sounds that way after too long of a sit (2-3- weeks), or a short starts between long outings. It goes away in about 10-15 minutes of driving. I only get "smoke" like that when it is cold outside (30-40 degrees). A little sip of Marvel Mystery oil helps Daisy sometimes. I am sure I have an issue that needs to be addressed soon, I don't think it is supposed to happen as often as it does with Daisy.

Frank Daisy 82 Westy

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Todd Last Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:22 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?

My Vanagon has been sitting for awhile and upon starting, is making a noise and puffing out a fair amount of smoke. Is this a collapsed lifter?

I made a short video here:

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Todd '88 Westy

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