Jerry,

I wouldn't worry about it (in fact, since my '88 does it too, I don't worry
about it) as long as it goes away after a brief period, and as long as you
change the oil and filter regularly.

Do make sure that you use the Mann or Mahle oil filters, as the generic
(Fram, Autolite, etc.) filters tend to have weaker anti-drain back springs
that can cause this issue to happen more frequently.

Don in Reidsville, NC
1986 Kawasaki Concours
1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia)
"I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Holland" <xpecoach@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sat 04 September 2004 16:11
Subject: Vanagon

My 1990 Carat, with 85,000 miles, has a noisy lifter after sitting for a few
days without being started.  The oil and filter are changed every 3,000
miles and the oil looks very clean at 3,000. It takes about 8-10 minutes
before the lifter quiets down. Is this something I should be concerned
about?

                        Jerry