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Re: Hydraulic lifters
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:39:34 -0700
...I previously removed the rocker arm, checked the straightness of the pushrods, and carefully reinstalled the pushrods and rocker arm to make sure that...
Re: 81 Vanagon makes loud ticking noise near center of engine?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 30 Dec 1999 18:56:03 -0500
...You just remove the rocker-arm shaft for the offending lifter, pull the push-rod tube out through the head, remove the lifter through...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:46:16 -0400
...Some people think you are talking about the rocker arm covers (valve covers most people call them) and are wondering why you would want...
Re: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:20:13 -0700
...Increases power and better low end responce. > > The later T4 engine rocker arms use a 10 mm adjusting screw. Find a set of rockers...
Re: finding a new engine?
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Tue, 1 Dec 1998 21:54:20 -0600
...Standard rebuild stuff (bearings, gaskets, motor mounts, etc) $300 Large bore exhaust system (no more heater) $500? Cam, lifters, rocker arms, push rods $600...
Re: Vrroom!!!! Performance upgrades
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:29:25 -0400
...Anyone using the big intake valve heads available now or the 1.25 > rocker arms? > 2. Any case improvements needed? Should studs with any...
Re: The New Vanagon Bentley Manual is Awesome!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:34:12 -0800
...or 'half a turn in' after rocker arm screw touches valve stem .. or even zero turns in after contact. I'm a half turn...
83.5 push rod tubes
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Nov 96 17:48 CST
...To install them, the valve cover, rocker arm assembly and push rods need to be removed--not the heads themselves. At that point the...
Re: Going back to air cooled!
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 10:48:08 -0400
...sounds good? yeah, it did until I went to recheck all the head bolts and rocker arms bolts and found coolant in the valve...
new westy!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 Apr 1996 06:37:52 -0500
...Anyone done this? Safari windows, less wiper arms and pivots, sealed up good with silicone. It also has a locking steering column, but the...
Re: How lifters work and Two turns to set valves?
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Thu, 8 Mar 2012 02:05:45 -0800
...Camshaft pushes on the lifters, lifters > push on the pushrods, pushrods push on the rocker arms which reverse the > direction of motion and push...
Part time insurance, rerun of earlier post
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 19:03:52 -0600
This post was in the "noisy rocker arm thread" and since there were only a few replies, maybe what was said at the end...
Re: Got a new Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:43:51 -0600
...upper-control-arm-bushing-full-set-?v= > > Dash Mounted OverRide Switch for Radiator Fan > > > Power/Performance Boosters > > MarcoMansi Injectors > > MarcoMansi Rockers > > https://mansispeed.com...
Bus lives on
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Oct 1995 08:41:43 -0700
...If you're working on a new or dry engine, you should remove the rocker arms and spark plugs before cranking so you don...
Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:33:02 -0700
...I would pop the cover, wiggle the rocker arms...pushing in on >>the valve...if it pushes in....it's the lifter. There should...
Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 15 May 2012 17:22:16 -0400
...15, at 4:49 AM, Kenneth Lewis wrote: >> >>> Alistar, >>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>> not...
Re: Robert Lilley's upgrades,was: Transplant - - Subaru or ???? Need feedback.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 10:56:40 -0600
...the problem areas for the Wasserboxer > engine (cooling problems, head corrosion, rocker arm clip breakage, > harmonic > problems), gave it some needed power, increase MPG...
Re: valve adj.: lower compression, valve train noise remains
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 20 May 2012 11:45:51 -0700
...Also, I'm concerned about your comment that there was a gap between the valve and the rocker arm. This could be excessive cam...
Re: Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters)
Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:24:46 -0500
...wrote: > Walt > > I would start with an inspection of the the rockers arms when the engine is > cold looking for broken wave washers and...
Re: replacing noisy lifter for 91 multivan
Historical mailing list - Kun Chang
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 11:10:54 EST
...All the valves on cylinders 4 and 3 are fine, the rocker arm and lifter are tight, and I readjusted them one turn back...
FS - 1984 Vanagon Engine (Rebuilt 2.1L), Stand, Hoist, & Parts
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:33:00 -0700
...It was rebuilt to a 2.1 L engine using a new crank shaft, pistons, new heads with high ratio rocker arms, and other...
Re: 67 or older split
Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
Mon, 18 Sep 1995 18:53:12 -0500 (CDT)
...Needs cargo floor sections, rockers, and outriggers Needs new front nose.. looks like Rusty VanBondo has been here ;-) Carb might need to be rebuilt...
Re: Aircooled lifter noise
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 20:52:14 -0600
...crown, broken lands on pistons, scored cylinders, chipped valve stems, hammered rocker arm adjusting screws, cracked heads, stripped spark plug threads, wrong spark plugs...
Re: Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 6 Sep 2010 18:57:46 -0500
...The PO had headgaskets, oil > pump, one head (used), a couple of lifters and a rocker arm assembley > replaced. Test drive seemed fine, and...
Re: cr@p!!!! Motor seized tonight
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Sat, 2 May 2009 21:29:22 -0700
BTW if you remove the valve cover and rocker arms you can tell right away if a head broke off a valve as the...
Progress Report and Some More Questions
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Jun 1996 17:02:37 EDT
...I assume I will have to buy all the valves and rocker arms stuff separately (or use my old stuff) is this true? 3...
Re: Going back to air cooled!
Historical mailing list - mike ingle
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 09:19:54 -0700
...sounds good? yeah, it did until I went to recheck all the head bolts and rocker arms bolts and found coolant in the valve...
Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 16:12:54 -0500
...now I'm sure I paid too much for it. > The Rocker arm shaft bolts were hollow, they broke, I put a Ford > drip...
Re: Wolfie mods
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:09:44 PDT
...cromoly: "cut to fit" push rods, retainers, racing valve locks, 1.25 Rhino ratio arms with Rhino swivel feet, solid rocker shafts. Lessens valve...
Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 2 Jun 2023 17:05:47 -0400
...seized), converter clutch definitely busted. > Engine is missing at least one rocker arm under the camshaft (visible via Oil filler opening). Where is it...
Re: Knock Knock ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:12:18 -0800
Yeah, check the adjustments of the rocker arm screws for the hydraulic lifters. It's rare but sometimes there's a worn adjuster screw...
My Dream Gauge...
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Wed, 1 Jan 1997 17:53:18 -0500 (EST)
...Pushing Back The Darkness at http://www.armory.com/~y21cvb/west/darkness.html ex'74 Super http://www.armory.com/~y21cvb ex '68 Beetle...
Re: Got a new Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:28:49 -0700
...upper-control-arm-bushing-full-set-?v= > > Dash Mounted OverRide Switch for Radiator Fan > > > Power/Performance Boosters > > MarcoMansi Injectors > > MarcoMansi Rockers > > https://mansispeed.com...
Re: 2.1 Head Replacement for Dummies
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 14:04:31 -0700
...coolant connections from the head - remove valve cover and that main rocker arm assembly - I then removed the head with most of the exhaust...
RE: '73 1700 rebuild
Historical mailing list - King, Robert
27 Sep 1994 09:13:12 +1000
...couple of questions before it goes >back in - > 1) The outside rocker arm on cylinder 3 is unusually close to the valve. Sometimes the...
Re: Replacing pushrod tubes
Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 22:56:07 -0400
...It's good to know I can probably skip the readjustment of the adjustment screws on the rocker arms...Thanks, Brad & Pete. -George _____________________ FROM...
Re: Engine swappers: How low can your engine go and keep you going?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 23:49:27 EST
...Counterweights added to stock crank Lightened flywheel Full balance Pauter aluminum roller tip and 1.3 ratio rocker arms Cromoly cut to fit push...
72 & 73 Camper questions
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Apr 1994 17:09:27 -0400
...After removing the rocker arms, I've discovered four bolts that seem to hold the head on. Are there another four under the sheetmetal...
Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 5 May 2017 09:10:44 -0700
...For the ultimate > extension of this test you can remove the rocker arms so you can test the > piston-rings at both the top...
Re: coolant in oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:00:36 -0500
...The bottom of the cylinder liners or a head nut under the rocker arms is loose, improperly sealed, or the stud stretched or broke...
Re: 81' New Owner To Do
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 18 May 2004 23:17:11 -0500
...One full turn down from the point that the rocker arm just touches the valve stem. Option #2: Using a feeler gauge set the...
Message for Stan
Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
Mon, 6 May 2002 12:59:42 -0600
...The notch in the rocker arm stands goes down to catch and hold the spring wire gizmo. The bails on the valve covers should...
Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 23 May 2017 23:22:19 -0700
...Yes, I'm the original owner and the engine has never been apart- original heads, valves, rocker arms & adjusting screws. The engine has never...
Re: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:36:15 -0700
...Injectors click, distributors make a whirring sound, alternators make bearing sounds, rocker arms make clicky sounds , etc. etc. It's worth doing just for...
FS: '90 and '85 Westfalia Campers
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 3 Feb 1999 10:21:34 -0500
...Both campers are full Westfalia GL packages, with sleeping for 4, pop top, stove, sink, 3-way fridge, tables, velour seats with armrests, etc...
Re: Pesky Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:49:45 -0700
...you remove rocker arm and pushrod, and rip out the bad push rod tube, then you compress the spring-loaded expandable push rod tube...
Re: 81 Air cooled, famous for leaking oil where?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 20 Dec 2004 11:10:16 -0600
...You should remove the rocker arms and retorque the head / case bolts. Retorque every other bolt you can find on the engine. Clean the...
Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 07:33:52 -0500
...A Mickey Mouse solution but it has worked) 5) TSW MB6 15x7 wheels, with Michelin Energy MXV4 tires 6) Ratio Rockers, Platinum +4 plugs...
Re: finding a new engine?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:41:22 -0800
...300 > Large bore exhaust system (no more heater) $500? > Cam, lifters, rocker arms, push rods $600 > Induction system (carbs, poor starting, bad milage) $600...
Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:12:08 -0700
...seized), converter clutch > > definitely busted. > > Engine is missing at least one rocker arm under the camshaft (visible > > via Oil filler opening). Where is it...
happening with home engine repair: getting the engine together
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 19:19:17 -0800
...and got out some quarters and dimes to prop-up the puller arms, them I cranked on the nut.....out it came. I hope...
Re: So what's the procedures to filling a small claims on a backyard bozo mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 27 Jul 2000 18:59:13 -0700
...the wore down my starter and battery and 2 of the rocker arm > put in reverse. > I also had him do a paint job...
Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 19 Oct 1999 14:05:10 -0700
...where I can find and purchase a Used but good > > condition rocker arm > > or assembly as it looks like #1's intake was wearing...
Re: TDI bad camshaft
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 23 May 2011 21:58:49 -0400
...lifters, cam bearings, >>> rocker arm & bearing cap bolts (1 time use TTY). Might as well do the >>> timing belt while your in there if...
Re: Considering an engine swap for the past decade, but WBX just keeps going
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:10:38 -0500
...the internet conversations over how many turns are required at the rocker arm screw, who knows if something as "simple" as the valve adjustment...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:01:08 -0500
...miles or so with satisfaction, > learning as I go about timing, rocker arm adjustment, compression, and > brake, clutch, and coolant bleeding, etc., etc., etc...
Re: Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt Quickly
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 21:06:43 -0700
...the window to continue to move, even after you release the rocker. The tips of the two plungers engage two contact strips in the...
My Advice on 15" tires (16" fender flares)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 16 Feb 2001 08:07:14 -0500
...To compensate for the power loss, you can install ratio rockers and the ECU chip and get the best of both worlds. Without the...
Re: "green" cars (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 22:52:40 -0600
...Mitsubishi has put ceramic rocker arm pads into production. An impressive application is the ceramic turbocharger rotor. Introduced in late '85 on a number...
Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
...One full turn down from the point that the rocker arm just touches the valve stem. Option #2: Using a feeler gauge set the...