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• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...I also like the fact that these rockers are light weight aluminum billets that reduce the rocker weight and eliminates the need for heavier...
• Re: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:31:57 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 11:42 AM Subject: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights > I have a hole where that blank switch...
• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 22:24:18 -0500
  > I am interested in what happens to the gas mileage as well? I'm interested in what happens to the longevity of the engine...
• Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 13:03:56 -0500
  ...have some windshield frame rust and some rust inside the left rocker panel. While I have some things disassembled I need to get these...
• I fix vanagon seam rust day in day out
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:50:15 -0800
  ...ALL drivers side westy rocker seam rust comes from BEHIND.... i say this time and time again, and nobody seems to care. when the...
• Re: Any lawyers out there? (Bad Machanic)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 19:05:04 -0800
  > I had 1.25 Ratio Rocker sent to my mechanic from Fast German Auto > And I discovered that the snake mechanic Never installed them...
• Re: How do you tell OEM German heads from the AMC's???
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 12:57:30 -0600
  ...Factory heads will have "VW" and part no. > cast in vicinity spring seats, under rocker shafts. You have to remove the > rockers then clean...
• Re: Hydraulic valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:39:34 -0700
  here's what's normal..........it's very clear when the rocker has contacted a lifter that is properly pumped up. On those you...
• Re: Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 11:15:22 -0400
  ...And they are... > > > > > > Speedo gauge, > > > Tacho gauge, > > > Digital clock, > > > Idiot lights panel for turn signals, battery, > > oil, and high beam, > > > Demister rocker switch, > > > Hazard...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:29:33 -0400
  ...as well as what Richard had informed me about Not > running rockers Only like SO MANY of the listees wanted to do. > > I'll...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:53:18 -0400
  ...please don't blame me... >> >> I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms... >> >> regards >> >> dan >> >>> On Tue, Jun...
• Re: It happens every 100k - vanagons with over 200k mi
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 13:12:52 -0500
  ...other than some rusty rockers (the '90 carat actually had huge holes in the drivers side rocker, underneath the fiberglass trim) they were still...
• FS: low-mileage waterboxer engine with ratio rockers + all accessories
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 12 May 2007 11:52:37 -0400
  ...This engine also has ratio rockers installed and the exhaust is the aftermarket header system, the combination makes a noticeable increase in power. The...
• Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 15:17:10 -0400
  ...4? What's the trick to keepin the pushrods in the center of the lifter while getting them onto the rocker assembly? Thanks!! -craig
• Re: Wire Wheels
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 19:19:50 -0800
  ...Don't forget a big strip of chrome down the rockers with vinyl VANAGON decals, only spelled incorrectly. Go buy a Honda, please. Jerry...
• Re: Rocker Mouldings
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Fri, 03 Jan 1997 16:30:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...Kenyon > > HI there, > > I have a navy blue 86 Vanagon and I'm looking for the "Rocker Mouldings" which > fit on the sides to...
• Re: Waterboxer hop-up vs. swap
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 09:43:42 PST
  ...I counterweighted the crank, increased cam lift and duration, 1.25 ratio rockers, cromoly push rods and spring retainers, solid rocker shafts, Walker Turbo...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 9:21:58 MST
  ...the long bent wire that goes in with the rocker > arms seems to press up against them inside the rocker box, but is this...
• Re: Engine out routine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 14:11:11 -0300
  ...Where the shift rod enters the trans the end cover can be removed to expose the selector rocker arm. This piece slides to select...
• Re: Oil Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Wed, 29 May 2002 20:07:03 -0700
  Well, my van isn't stock, I've added 1.25 ratio rockers, a custom intake and exhaust, and boosted the ignition. I love...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 10 May 2001 10:26:24 -0700
  ...down a few psi > for the > test. > > Mine with the Chip, rockers, mild porting and other changes passed my > local > emissions test. > > What are...
• Re: Window Sticker
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:31:33 -0400
  ...the artist even drew in a sheetmetal patch panel for the rockers... how true
• Push Rod Tube Removal
  Historical mailing list - ALAN G. L. LOO, INTEL CORPORATION, SANTA CLARA, CA
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 16:41:15 PDT
  ...Simply remove the valve covers, the rocker arm assemblies, and grab the tubes and try to push or pull them out. I had to...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 20:41:01 -0400
  Mark you are absolutely right. I should have said mainland China. I also don't know where they drive in Macao. We were in...
• Re: new Listee
  Historical mailing list - dogsbody
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 16:04:36 -0700
  Rust around the outer wheel well arches, rust by the camp-mobile extrusions and lower rocker on the driver's side, rust by the...
• Re: Missing jack & lugwrench
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 21:03:25 -0400
  ...Does not work on later-model Vanagons that have the plastic moldings over the rocker panels. <http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=237011031> - Ron...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:31:48 -0700
  I believe the difference is the arm's one arm takes a adjuster screw that is 8mm/ with a 8mm(13)nut and the...
• Re: Oil leak - 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Dec 2014 23:54:07 -0500
  ...Take a good look and be sure it is not just the rocker cover gasket. These can leak and the oil can roll or...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:28:17 -0700
  Mike, we're discussing the PUSHROD TUBE covers on the bottom of the engine, not the ROCKER covers on the sides! :-) On Wed, Sep...
• Re: Rapture Texture Coating-Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:02:56 -0500
  ...I haven't paid much attention to the rocker panels on gowesty vans in person but defintiely plan to take a closer look at...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 26 May 2021 12:06:11 -0700
  I just had the rockers and injectors installed - Definitely notice a little boost and smoother idle but have only put a few miles on...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:42:02 -0400
  At 07:10 PM 3/23/2009, David Beierl wrote... >If you take off the rocker and remove the pushrod, you can fish out...
• Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 21:33:55 -0700
  ...Ratio rocker arms? Chromoly pushrods? Bosh Platinum 4 spark plugs? Please help. Joel
• 1.4 rockers and Aussie Chip FS
  Historical mailing list - b.t.allen
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 10:18:52 -0500
  Brand new in the original wrappers from Steve @ Syncros.org. Last years group purchase. Decided to go for the whole enchilada and stuff a...
• Instrument Panel Fog Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 23:22:15 -0700
  ...I have an OEM rocker type switch intended for fog lights that fits into the panel of an '85 Vangaon. Never installed it and...
• Window Switches
  Historical mailing list - James Vidal
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 09:08:38 -0500
  ...after a month) Is anyone else having this problem where the rocker part of the switch comes apart? The original works just fine. This...
• ECU Chip Upgrade Info.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 22:12:24 -0700
  ...The chip can be run without rockers for about a 10% power boost, but they _strongly_ recommended against running rockers without the chip. Yes...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Feb 1995 14:21:26 -0400
  ...For real fun, set the valves on a Triumph Spitfire, engine running, gauge in one hand, screwdriver in other, everything blurred by the rocker...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:57:12 -0600
  ...here's a recap: > > - stainless steel coolant hoses > - all the silicone hoses around the engine > - Marco fuels injectors > - Marco 1.25 rocker arms > > dan
• Re: Torque values for rocker shaft
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:39:08 -0500
  18 ft-lb is right.Group 15 page 23 in my Bentley. Larry A. On Thu, Feb 12, 2015 at 4:20 PM, John...
• Re: Storage box ideas for under rocker panel area needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:45:54 -0700
  How about this approach? Have a piece welded across the bottom, between the body spars/struts and a piece welded on the ends, vertical...
• Re: Puzzling valves...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 19:24:00 -0800
  Can I guess that by "nowhere left to go" you screwed out the valve adjusters until the tops of the rocker arms wouldn't...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 23:11:25 -0800
  ...the drivers side with the forks, poking them thru the fiberglass rocker moulding, metal and thru the interior flip out table panel, flipping the...
• Rocker Panel / Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:30:53 -0600
  [multipart/alternative] Any opinions as to whether the rust shown on the seam is likely to be too far gone to recover i.e...
• Re: Re; Fog Light Rocker Switch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:17:20 -0400
  > The Correct part number is; > # 251-941-535 > Still available, just bought one 6 weeks ago. > Cost; $ 19.05, OTD. This part number, when...
• Re: westy rust redux
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:56:01 -0600
  ...If you have all the correct tools, and a little patience, and a case of beer, you could knock this rocker job out in...
• Looking for used gutless cat...
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 13:44:23 -0700
  ...see if it makes much of a difference with the chip, rocker, and K&N filter setup. Does anyone have an old dead cat...
• Re: ISO : rocker arm shaft carrier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 18:30:49 -0700
  if it's a Rocker Arm Assembly for a 1.9 wbxr engine you are after, I have many. Not sure what a 'carrier...
• Any lawyers out there? (Bad Machanic)
  Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 14:56:03 -1000
  I had 1.25 Ratio Rocker sent to my mechanic from Fast German Auto And I discovered that the snake mechanic Never installed them...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul, more power and Australian coolant proble m fix?
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 10:47:37 -0700
  ...What they have developed is a modified computer chip combined with a set of rockers they have designed which I think open the valves...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:02:20 -0700
  ...A body shop cut > out the old rocker panel and installed a new one and > repainted the left side. Looks great. > > They also sprayed...
• rear window defogger switch ('87)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:01:43 -0700
  ...What are the two lites? I understand only the little one in the rocker switch. And why the connection coming from the emergency flasher...
• Sway Bar Clamps Body Panels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 09:26:54 -0600
  ...What is a good source for the clamps and are special tools required for installation? Where are good replacement body panels (rocker panels, etc...
• Re: A word to the wise on seam rust;
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 15:34:44 EST
  ...is a repair panel available, > for the behind the drivers side rocker seam rust problem? > JC... > before you do that make sure you caulk...
• Re: Usable Parts--Aircooled 83 to Watercooled 84
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 23:39:11 EDT
  ...Ditto rocker arms, pushrods and lifters? no.. > >
• Two Busses for sale in Richmond, VA
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Mar 1996 19:44:23 -0500
  ...Only bad rust in on outer rocker panels. The quarter panels directly behind the rockers are in great shape! The front nose needs work...
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 17:50:17 -0800
  ...I removed the rocker arms and retorqued the 8 nuts on each head and then reinstalled the rocker arms. Everything went as planned. However...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:43:00 -0500
  ...It is still wise to pay attention to rocker-stem geometry. One of the problems with rebuilding heads is not compensation for cutting the...
• Re: Price breakdowns On The ECO/Rocker "KIT" (no Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 17:48:09 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-16 23:32:41 EDT, vwbus@MINDSPRING.COM writes: > Hey no shit, I believe that is what I...
• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 23:13:10 -0500
  >I am certain the 2.1 water boxer bottom/top end will easily handle 30 or >more extra HP w/very little sacrifice on...