Date:         Tue, 24 Jun 1997 08:02:53 -0400 (EDT)
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From:         Joe Wagner <vw4x4@fyi.net>
Subject:      Re: ticking sound from engine



On Tue, 24 Jun 1997, Jeff Hartman wrote:

> After starting my 86 vanagon this morning I immediately heard a loud ticking
> sound, which followed the frequency of the engine speed.  I quickly shut it
> down after moving it to level ground.  It had sat at about an eight percent
   (snip)

     YOu have a lifter that lost it's prime. Run it until hot, (about
     20 minutes). It will go away. 

     Never run a motor unless you get it hot. Change the oil regularly
     and you will only have this problem when some one wants you to
     move your Vanagon.
                               Joe Wagner 

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