Even before putting ATF, etc. in the crankcase, I would first make sure that
the oil filter being used is the OEM type.  That's all it took to quiet down
my lifters.  Don't use aftermarket filters on these engines.

-----Original Message-----
From: KENWILFY <KENWILFY@AOL.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 1998 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: Noisy Lifter - to replace or not?

>Before getting too involved with ripping things apart try some automatic
>tranny fluid or Marvel Mystery oil in with your normal oil (if you are 1/2
>quart low add a 1/2 quart or if changing oil substitute 1 quart for a quart
of
>oil).  Have friends that sware by the stuff and it quiets down the lifter
>noise by breaking up any deposits in the lifter.  Also remember that the
>manual says "some lifter noise on start up and at highway speeds is normal"
or
>something like that (at least my 83.5 shop manual does).  Have fun.
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16
>