Vanagon Leaking Valve Lifter Syndrome - discussion of this is all
through the archives. Not serious. You may want to get a beter quality
oil filter (Mann or Mahle - the only way to fly) and a hig grade oil. I
run a 2.1L WBX so can't address the air cooled models, but I use a
15W-50 Wt Mobil One Synthetic. and I change the oil on time -
religiously. I rarely ever even hear a clatter. But if I let the oil
change go a few miles beyond the limit - the old girl doth protest with
much loud "Clackety-clackety,clackety" as I go down the road. Proper
lubrication system maintenance on these beasties - whether air or
watercooled - is crucial. I would think it even more so on air-cooled
engines becaue they tend to run hotter.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Burdett, Jean-Pierre wrote:
> Gang
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> Every time I start my air-cooled engine up (cold) my bus has a loud
> clackety sounds for about 5-10 seconds (as if something is sticking like
> lifters or valves?) - then the sound disappears and she idles quietly..
> is this a sign of something needing attention?
>
> Thanks
> JP
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