Clicking noise on cold startup after sitting for a day or few is most
likely hydraulic lifters. They tend to bleed down. A Mann or Mahle oil
filter probably will stop this. It has the correct filter valve pressure
spring for the WBX engines. Clicking will go away usually after its run
a while, and the Mahle and Mann filters help the pressure hold after
shut down. Even with those filters, lack of use over long periods will
allow the pressure to bleed down.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

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?
>
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> Thanks,
> Andrew Fox
> 86' GL