I had one '85 Jetta that did this valve lifter sound every time I
started it for the 142,000 miles I owned it and it seemed to be of no
consequence.  Seemed like most of the '85 Jettas, Golfs, Passats
(Quantums) did this as well.  The piston rod slap noises it made worried
me enough that I got them to tear the engine down twice (under warranty)
until it didn't make THAT noise anymore.

DB

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of jhlauterbach
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 11:08 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Noisy lifter??

Mine '84 was clicking more than usual this morning.  Did not use the van
yesterday.  By the time I got to work, it was running fine.  Its due for
a quart of Riselone.

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Wright" <wright@APS.ANL.GOV>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 10:09 PM
Subject: Noisy lifter??

> Started my van today and I suddenly have a tapping sound that sounds
> like a sticky lifter. Are there any fixes for this, the van runs fine.

> And what else could this be that I should be cautious of?
>
> Thanks Rob Wright
> 87 westy
>