Normal is as normal does. First, make sure you are using the VW or Mahle
filter. I've seen this issue resolved many times by just putting on the
correct filter. Verify also that you are using the correct weight oil for
your conditions as given in the Owner's manual or Bentley. Even then, you
should not consider this a problem if they quiet down after 10 to 20
minutes of driving. Until they quiet down, shift sooner than normal and use
light throttle and no significant wear will result. 90% of complaints of
this issue will be resolved by factory spec filter, factory spec lube and
factory spec adjustment.

If you still have one that won't pump up then you must pull the lifter and
fix it or replace it.

If I had a WasserBoxer, I would very compression balance at 2 turns in per
spec, then reset to Boston Bob procedures and verify compression again. The
better balance will win the comparison.

At 02:26 PM 06/13/2003, you wrote:

>If I don't drive my 87 syncro for a week or so the lifters click till
>she's warmed up and sometime more so.  Is this normal for these
>beasts??
>TIA