Andrew,

This sure sounds like a dirty lifter that is not pumping up properly. I have
one on my 84 westy. I add a half pint to a pint of marvel mystery oil to the
crankcase oil and it goes away. Its a mystery.

Jim

Andrew Fox wrote:

> On several occasions after not using my van for several days I will start
> it up and hear this clicking noise coming from the engine.  I know its not
> the CV's because I've already had that problem.  On at least one of these
> occasions the rear of the van was on jackstands.  The clicking usually
> lasts for an hour or less and then goes away.  Anyone know what this sound
> is?  Is something out of adjustment?  Should I go slow until the van stops
> its clicking?
>
> Also:
> Check out and bookmark my problem specific index of vanagon how to article
> links.  When you need info on fixing or upgrading something on your van
> check vanagon.com then check my site.  Send me more links and suggestions
> to individual articles if you find any.
>
> The site is at:
> http://www2.hawaii.edu/~andrewf/vanagon/links.htm
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew Fox
> 86' GL

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