Rob Wright wrote:

> 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

Both of my water cooled vans have done this, usually after many short
trips which did not warm them up enough.  I haven't heard it since I
switched to better oil filters and started using Mobil 1.  Don't know
which factor was most important.

Larry A.
Chicago
91 GL