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Date:         Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:46:58 -0500
Reply-To:     jack <jack@HTONLINE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jack <jack@HTONLINE.COM>
Subject:      Re: valve lifter noise solution

Peter, Thanks for your reply.

I do not pretend to be an oil filter engineer so I can't answer why Fram works for you. But I got the solution to my problem, off this list, from other Vanagon, Waterboxer owners who had problems with Fram oil filters.

Imho, the factory filter provides better oil flow when the engine is running and has a feature that provides a back flow check when the engine is stopped. I now can leave the van parked for weeks and, on start up, have no valve lifter noise.

Perhaps your engine is a little less tired than mine, and can get by with a less efficient oil lube system. But based on my experience, and that of others on this list (read the back posts) Fram is not the way to go. Is it worth $3 or $4 bucks an oil change to risk less than optimum engine lube. For me the answer is no.

Jack A2 84 GL 91 Festiva


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