Eric, I've notice the lifter chatter happens more often if you run the van for very short time then stop. Ie. Moving the van in the driveway. Alistair
> On Jul 2, 2015, at 5:37 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Hi folks, > > this spring, after over three months not running, I started my van and amazing no lifter chatter > Now, after a recent oil change, same oil as before Mobil 1 15 50 and same filter. the van did a long 600 mile trip to Bus Fusion. Now I’m noticing that even when the van sits just for 4 or 5 days it will have the lifter chatter for about 8 miles before stopping. > > Is this a sign of a problem coming? Is it something I should not worry about? Is there anything I can do to improve the situation? > > Original 1.9 motor with just over 140,000 well cared for miles. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto |
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