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Subject:Re: Strange clacking (valve Lifter?) noise.
From:Jim Henry
Date:Sun, 21 Apr 2002 20:10:34 -0400

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jim
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developtrust wrote:

> Every so often after my 1989 Vanagon GL has sit for about a day or two
> without driving I hear an odd tapping coming from the engine. It does not go
> away while sitting at idle.
>
> However, after driving a few minutes it goes away and does not appear again
> unless I let the van sit for two days or more.
>
> Any advice or comment? Should I be concerned?
>
> William
> 1989 Vanagon GL
> 1988 Mercedes 300SE