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Subject:engine noise - hydraulic lifter damaged?
From:Darryl Carpenter
Date:Tue, 14 Sep 2004 14:38:51 -0400

Hi Guys
Yesterday I started my '91 Westy and a loud ticking noise came from the
engine - not unlike what you might hear on an older car when its oil
pump hasn't pumped oil up to the lifters yet.
Anyway, the noise didn't disappear as it warmed up. The dipstick showed
just a little below full. I assume the lifters are hydraulic on the '91
- is there a chance that one of the lifters collapsed?
Thanks
Darryl

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