Date:         Thu, 4 Nov 1999 19:47:36 -0500
Reply-To:     Torun Madsen <torun@HOME.COM>
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From:         Torun Madsen <torun@HOME.COM>
Subject:      sticky lifters
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I have had a problem with a sticky lifter for about 2 weeks now. After a little search on the archives I found a post by Matthew Bulley. I proceeded to follow his instructions and I must say it worked like a charm. The engine is now quiter than ever and sounds like a healthy w-boxer :)
Thanks for the tips. I LOVE THIS LIST!!!

Ken Madsen
Whitby ON
87GL (no more tap..tap..tap..)

here's the post....
<<
Warm up motor by driving.
Drain engine oil. Change filter to any brand.
Refill with 1/2 & 1/2  engine oil and Automatic Transmission fluid, any
brand.
Start motor, BUT DO NOT DRIVE THE VAN!!!!
Allow the motor to idle, and rev it gently every once in a while  (like to
2,000 rpm) for about 20 minutes.
Drain Oil. Change filter to MANN or VW brand filter (NO Fram, Autocrap, AC
Smelco, etc.)
Refill with Castrol 20w50, and about 8-16 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil.
In 1,000 to 1,500 miles change your oil again and use a MANN or VW filter.
Kiss your ticking lifter goodbye.


The ATF is HIGHLY detergent, and will clean out the lifter. The Marvel
Mystery oil will continue the process. The good filter will prevent the oil
from draining out of the lifters overnight.
After all of that is done,  run a compression check to verify that you
don't have any bum valves. You prolly don't.
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