On Sun, 8 Sep 1996, matt wrote:

> Hello all:
> 
> Started the "Road Hoopty" up this morning (84 VW Vanagon with 110K on it),
> and heard clicking noises. Went round the back and confirmed that it was
> mechanical in nautre and not a loose fitting in the exhaust. It seems to be
> coming from the left side of the engine. So, could it be valves, or push
> rods? Would taking a rubber mallet to it help? Any help would be great.
> 
> thanks
> Matt
          My guess  A lifter

        Just drive it, get it hot, it will go away.

        ERic ZEno