Hi! When I started my 1986 Vanagon last week, I heard a loud "clicking" noise. So I jacked the Vanagon up and removed the valve covers. I found one mushy valve lifter - so presumed a leaking lifter. I have ordered a replacement - but now wonder about the adjustment of the valves. I know that when setting the valve, you screw the adjuster until it touches the valve stem - then screw it in another 2 turns. My bus was not (originally) set like this - I think the screws were turned in only until any gap was removed - and maybe a 1/2 turn more. I also found (last time I did this) - that when I adjusted the valves as per instructions, that the valve was lifted from its seat - no compression on cylinder 1. No one has been able to explain this behaviour - so I ended up adjusting it only to remove any valve gap (as it was when I bought it) - and have driven it for 5000 miles or so without incident. Can anyone explain this or give me some advice on setting these valves? Thanks, cheers MIKE
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