I had this happen years ago in a 1.9 engine when the oil level got low the
lifter would clatter at the toll booth. when I topped off the oil it went
away.
add some marvel mistery oil get it hot once or twice then dump the oil and
run 20/50

Bob Donalds

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:21 PM
Subject: Lifters pumping down at speed

>I seem to have the reverse of most lifter problems - my lifters pump down
>when cruising at a steady 60 mph and higher, but pump back up after a few
>miles off the highway.  One lifter in particular gets especially loud.
>What's going on?  Do I just replace/adjust the lifters?
>
> Chris S.
>
>
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