Yah, that makes sense.

I haven't adjusted the valves (preloaded) yet. Since
it's likely air is present in lifter(s), I will do as
Bentley says and set valve adjuster screws to .006",
to see if that helps. If so, I will preload them. If
not, I will take out lifters on passenger side (I
could hear/feel noise there) and see who needs
cleaning/replacing.

And people, If any of logic/methods don't make sense
(the world of hydraulic lifters is new to me), please
advise!

Thanks!

Neil.

--- chris <vanagon@FRONTLEFTSPEAKERPOSSE.COM> wrote:

> It is my understanding that you cannot change to
> solid lifters without
> changing the camshaft as well.
>
>
> Try readjusting them to 2 full turns, if you have
> been doing just 1 or
> 1.5 and see if that helps build up pressure more
> quickly/efficiently.
>
> good luck,
> chris
>
>
> neil wrote:
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Did some reading in archives about lifters (found
> > Boston Bobs tech pages. Good stuff!) and gleaned
> info
> > that may help.
> >
> > Here's what's happening:
> >
> > van sits unstarted for more than a week, a pretty
> > noisy lifter happens. It happened before, the
> noise
> > went away and it may do so this time too, but upon
> > taking it on highway for short (1 km) boot, noise
> > didn't go away. In fact I lost power for a short
> bit.
> > (valves not opening properly I'm sure). Noise
> happens
> > through entire RPM range. Oil must be draining out
> of
> > lifter and isn't coming up to pressure, so too
> much
> > clearance in valve train. Blah blah blah....
> >
> > Can I replace stock hydraulic lifters with solid
> ones?
> > Is this a bad idea?
> >
> > Are solid lifters even available for the air
> cooled 2
> > litre?
> >
> > My theory is that since I don't drive it every
> week, I
> > could eliminate this problem. But hey; maybe I
> could
> > just start it every few days..... ;^)
> >
> >
> > Cheers and TIA,
> >
> >
> >
> > Neil Nicholson.
> > 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
> >
> > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> >
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