It sounds like hydraulic lifters sticking. I once had a similar problem
after my
vanagon had been stored for awhile. To loosen them up, I used a
motor oil additive that GM sells. It is called Goodwrench Engine
Oil Supplement concentrate #1052367. I purchased it at the GM dealership
after I consulted with my friendly VW dealer parts salesperson. That stuff
seemed to work pretty well. I first did an oil change and then added
the 16 oz bottle to the fresh oil. After some driving, the clicking sounds
disappeared. I don't think it does any harm to try it.

Harald
'90 westy

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> At 10:55 AM 4/4/98 EST, Trevor wrote:
>
> So, here is my dilemma.  For reasons
> >unknown, I did not winterize my westy and it has been sitting for a few
> >months.  When I started it up the other day, I found that there was a
strange
> >clicking noise coming from the engine with each revolution.  Figuring
that it
> >was just from the engine being cold and not run for a while, a drove it
for a
> >few miles to see what would happen when it warmed up.  However, the
noise did
> >not stop, and I drove home in case this was causing damage.  I have yet
to
> >have it diagnosed, because I thought I would check with my knowledgable
> >friends on this list, before I did anything.  Insights would be greatly
> >appreciated, as I am eager to get it back on the road. Thanks
> >
> >Trevor Mullen
> >Stamford, Ct
> >87 Westy
> >