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Date:         Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:22:57 -0500
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From:         jlfoster@siu.edu (John Foster)
Subject:      Re: '85 lifter noise, steering pump too.

Saw your note about the 85 GL--
>
>First is what sounds like lifter noise.  It's one lifter and I only heard it
>run for about three minutes at idle.  The owner said the sound goes away
>after it warms up.  He started to mention that his mechanic told him that a
>lot Vanagons do this but I'm skeptical.  Any thoughts?  Is there some
>miracle rhino-snot that I can dump in and flush the lifters with?


Apparently lifter noise is common and likely harmless when vans sit a long
time...see Technical Bulletin 15 87-02.  I have had this symptom on my 86
when it sits a week or so.  Normally it goes away quickly.  Reving up the
engine several times may help.


                                          John Foster
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