If this is REALLY a noisy lifter, first of all, they are hydraulic, and not
adjustable. Secondly, chances are good that if you take such a trip, that it
will be "cured" by the time you arrive at your destination. If it is NOT a
lifter, don't go anywhere!
Chuck '83 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Noll" <DANJNOLL@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 9:42 PM
Subject: WBX throwing rods?

> I am getting ready to move from west coast to east coast with my 2.1 auto
> ~120K miles. Had the leaking head gaskets replaced in 2000 (10kmiles ago)
I
> have a taping lifter and think it is time to adjust the valves. It used to
go
> away once it warmed up but not any more. Have used MMO with no improvment.
> My conern is driving long dx and throwing a rod since it has been taping
for
> about 6 months now. What does the list think?
> dan
> 86 gl