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Subject:Re: noisy lifters
From:Mark McCulley
Date:Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:10:38 -0700

| I hope we get an update on the engine.  Did it improve after running?

In the case of my Vanagon, the noisy lifter will become quiet after driving for a bit. It helps to keep RPMs up around 4000.

It's annoying but I can live with it. I rarely drive my Vanagon these days, that's probably part of the problem. I did try a dose of Marvel Mystery Oil, that did help for while but wasn't a permanent fix.

-Mark

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