Vanagon Lifter Syndrome - not to worry. Lifters commonly go flat on
these vans. Just run the thing. It will pump back up in a few
minutes/few miles.

Changing oil filter to a Mann or Mahle filter, plus Mobil One 15-50
synthetic oil also helps.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 5/1/2010 7:24 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
> Just wanted to ask a quick ? re: my van.  It really hasn't moved in the last
> 3 weeks due to mods on the aux battery, Peel n Seal, and new sound system.
> Started it up today and hearing alot (ALOT) of clackety clacking from the
> engine.  Sounds like low on oil.  Didn't do this prior to parking it for the
> repairs. I am on a slant in the driveway so hard to get a reading on oil
> level.  I took it for a 3-4 mile drive and still got the noise.  I will
> check it out tomorrow on level ground but couldn't resist posting to ask how
> long it should take to get the oil circulated. When I took the oil cap off
> and listen, I can hear gurgling....maybe I'm low?  Like I said, will check
> in AM on level ground, but really want to take it out for a drive as I have
> been in the Beetle for the last couple of weeks.  Thanks guys and gals.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
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