Mine makes a similar noise upon being started, it dissapears after a second
or two.
I have been told it is a sticky starter solenoid, keeping the starter
engaged after the motor has started.
Seems correct to me, will fix sooner or later...

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of harald_nancy
> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 4:54 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Cow mooing in wasserboxer
>
>
> Just wondering if anyone knows this sound.
> Lately everytime I start up the van, and the engine
> is cold, it sounds like a cow mooing coming out of
> the engine compartment.
> Sort of like this. Moooooo.....
> It only does it at about 1500 rpms, and then after
> a few minutes it goes away.
> Maybe I should buy some hay.
> Harald
> '90 westy
>