this list is full of opinions
And I like this line but thats just my opinion
>It didn't seem like there would be any need
> to readjust the rockers, and my local parts shop agreed it was likely
> unnecessary.

you did not say what year the van is But try my lifter article on my web
page
http://www.bostonengine.com
good luck and drop me a note if you feel the need

Boston Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Schaer" <jschaer@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 2:39 PM
Subject: lifter noise after PRT replace

> Looking for opinions.
>
> I had a single pushrod tube rust through (#1 cyl) and was leaking. I
decided
> to replace it during an oil change. Did the job per Bentley procedures,
> EXCEPT I didn't do the lifter readjust. I didn't even have to remove the
> rocker shaft; just took the nuts off and slid the rocker assm away just
> enough to get the pushrod out. It didn't seem like there would be any need
> to readjust the rockers, and my local parts shop agreed it was likely
> unnecessary. I reassembled very carefully; all four pushrods were seated
> properly on the lifters and the rocker arms. Job seemed to go perfectly.
>
> After finishing the oil change I started the engine. After the typical
> seconds of lifter noise until the oil circulates, there was still one
lifter
> clicking. It quieted a little after idling a bit, but is still pretty
> noticeable. Wasn't there before. Engine idles and runs otherwise
identically
> to before. Certainly no sign that something was assembled incorrectly.
Could
> this be a lifter bleed problem, or the valve adjustment.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jon Schaer
> Columbus, OH
> 1985 GL 141,000+
>