thanks guys
yes, i am suspicious of the exhaust rattle, not real concerned about it, but it will be found and dealt with....
Joe, i have owned the vx for a year, and changed to mobil 1 2 days after i got it. so its been running mobil 1 for a year. i also run the lucas syn oil stabilizer. and run the lucas gas additive...(forget the name) for cleaning the top end.
there is no noticable power loss, i cant make the tapping. it just happens. have heard it once today.
thanks again guys for the intrest, and input.....its appreciated
lunch is over... gotta get back at it!
david