In a message dated 12/10/01 7:56:01 AM Eastern Standard Time,
jromas@COLUMBUS.RR.COM writes:

<< They tick slightly but I know they are not too tight. I've
 been where you are with the same results. >>
 PLEASE do not second guess the factory engineers on this...the whole IDEA of
the hydraulic lifter is to avoid the noise/wear/missadjustment that you get
with mechnical lifters.
The camshaft profile is ground to a different ramp rate (almost NO
acceleration ramp) on your van and if you insist on screwing with the
adjustment you will REALLY pount stuff (lifters, valves etc) "till it touches
and in two full turns..this centers the lifter "piston" in it's bore....the
mechanics of the lifter will take it from there...
bleeding ? set them right and then go flog the car for a few miles..all quiet
when you return..they NEVER pump up in the driveway...

steve

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