It's wise to check the hydraulic lifters adjustment with the rocker arm
screws adjustment  after something like a few thousand miles on a new
engine.
  An hour shop time could cover it.
they have to know what they're doing of course.

Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "C Snyder " <titantic01@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 10:37 AM
Subject: Valve/tappot clatter

> Hello list,
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> About 5 or 6,000 miles ago, I had new heads and valves installed on my
> 1987 2-wd van. Recently, I have noticed a slight clatter (like
> tat,tat,tat) while driving at normal city speeds. I am guessing the new
> valves and or tappets just need to be readjusted.
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> Am I correct on this asumsertion? Is it expensive as far as the labor
> goes? the place I go to charges right at $59.00 per hour.
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> Any commits would sure be appreciated.
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> Chris