Thanks to all who responded about the .006 on lifters. Mine are
nice and quiet, the van has lots of power (OK, well, for a 1981
Westy it runs real nice), so I will do as Bob suggested and leave
it alone. It just appeared to me that this (.006) was becoming a
cure all for all sorts of problems, the ones Bob refers to not
withstanding, or the new standard for all engines. When I read
Bob's post the first time, it appeared to be only for "troubled"
or reassembled lifters, which he has confirmed.

Thanks again
Myron Lind
81 Westy
82 Diesel Westy getting a "mechanical TDI"