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• Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 20 May 2011 22:07:49 -0400
  Greetings, I just got my 84 Westy back from a shop after having seam rust and rocker panel attention, plus new paint. But since...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:10:28 -0400
  ...to tell without pulling it apart? If you take off the rocker and remove the pushrod, you can fish out the lifter with a...
• fatigue crack
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:48:36 -0700
  Hi everyone, I just noticed a small crack in one of the rocker arm support bearings (one that has the hole for the stud...
• Re: Valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 09:53:10 -0500
  ...am looking at a stainless set to put on my 2.1, fitted with > 1.25 ratio rockers. Is this do-able? > > TIA > Evan >
• Re: ecu 025 906 022 d
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:22:31 -1000
  ...however, remember that if you ever want to do a chip/ratio rocker upgrade, it will only work with an 022D. Mick Chip/Rocker...
• Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 07:17:42 -0500
  ...I also had to do some panel replacements on both (dog legs and rockers). My '84 has some rust on the drivers side rocker...
• Re: Source for driver's side body repair panel?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 14:08:43 EDT
  ...the > top of the rocker panel, I bought a replacement panel from California > Imports that was essentially a rocker panel plus part of the...
• Re: I fix vanagon seam rust day in day out
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:58:46 -0500
  ...My current Westy - multivan - yep, rusted rocker seam, all the way through in several spots. Definitely started from the outside, no dampness or rust...
• Storage box ideas for under rocker panel area needed
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:53:28 -0700
  I am currently working on a project with another vanagon buddy, to build a metal storage box that will bolt under the van along...
• fan aux switch how to?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Belick
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 10:09:12 -0500
  ...Can you tell me how to wire it in, what sort of switch to use, etc.? I thought I'd use an extra rocker...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:21:21 EST
  In a message dated 1/13/00 6:07:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: > I do know that chipped engines...
• Re: Do some years rust more than others? Thoughts on a winter Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 16:53:01 EST
  ...parting out a '90 carat, and i just put my foot thru the driver's side rocker panel... chris [text/html]
• Re: Do some years rust more than others? Thoughts on a winter Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 18:12:05 -0500
  ...parting out a '90 >carat, and i just put my foot thru the driver's side rocker panel... >chris Ouch, Chris. Ron Semko Orlando...
• Re: skimmed head
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 11:53:33 EDT
  ...After thinking about my question last night I came to the conclusion that because the rockers were pushing on the "open" valves I assumed...
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 14:52:11 -0600
  ...One more "dumb-ish" question; is it best to let the engine cool or should I adjust the rockers while it's still warm...
• Re: Help! Engine rattle from '84 Vanagon 1.9l gas - TERMINAL?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:51:31 -0500
  Sounds like a typical stuck lifter--how long have you run it with it Clicking? Have you tried to adjust the rocker's? If...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 May 2017 01:09:16 +0000
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• Re: PS Re: Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:51:43 -0500
  ...room; but the balls are easily dislodged when replacing the slider/rocker (a touch of grease helps retain them), and the inserted terminals sit...
• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 09:05:51 -0500
  Kyle, > From the seat of my friends pants he would say about a 30% increase in > > power in his SYNCRO SINGLE CAB. He has...
• Re; Loud Clacking
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 14:33:29 -0500
  ...lifters ) The only thing that might happen is possibly the push rod might jump off the rocker, but I doubt it. Happy Vanagoniting, Terry
• free junk
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 12:06:30 -0700
  ...Coleman Model 2231k600 hand rocker pump- i used it a few years ago but couldn't get it to work today? Maybe it needs...
• Whats that oil filter again??
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 00:14:41 -0400
  ...sat parked for a day, resulting in a ticking valve or rocker the next time it is started. Could someone pleae tell me again...
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 01:12:00 +0000
  Hi Blake, I love a mystery!!! If the pushrods are centrally seated(see Bentley caution) in the lifter and rocker arm, no "adjustments" are...
• Re: FS: '91 Syncro SVX Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 19:20:58 -0800
  ...It's a good looking van, except for the rocker panels maybe. On 2/6/06, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@hotmail.com> wrote: > > http://tinyurl...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:41:29 EDT
  ...Can't remove them from the head without grinding the rocker end round again. This was just cheap junk. So...what valves did you...
• Re: anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 11:33:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...ant-theft device for busses is extensive rust, especially in the rocker panels and roof. Thom -- >> If nothing is forever, what is forever for...
• Re: Window Switches
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:25:39 EST
  ...after a month) Is anyone else having this problem where the rocker part of > the switch comes apart? The original works just fine. This...
• Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:36:57 EDT
  ...In the parts computer at Pep Boys they were listed for a Nissan pickup! The ratio rockers and pushrods can be sourced from any...
• AW Warning
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:30:31 -0700
  ...up by the Westy fill port and zero rust above the rocker. None of the AW water system, or drains, leaked. Kind of a...
• Re: Puddles inside the bus
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 00:41:06 -0500
  ...This most recent damage is additional to the leaky windshield, the broken driver's side window regulator, and the rusted rocker panels (floor solid...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
  ...Head corrosion Crank breakage Rod breakage Crank center flexing Wire clips and wavy washers used in the rocker arms. The following engine specs build...
• Re: [WetWesties] RoadHaus - Product Report / Black Taillights - Received & In...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 11:27:46 -0600
  ...That'll have to do until I get my neon rocker panel, neon license plate frames and burglar alarm that plays Dixie installed. Stan...
• how do i remove lifters w/o removing the (L)head?
  Historical mailing list - Kurtis Thomas
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 22:38:27 EDT
  ...I just removed the rockers the other day to replace a bent pushrod. I think I made a mistake when I put everything back...
• Re: Lead on a Chassis Dynometer located in Raleigh, NC.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 10:55:47 +0200
  ...I could also do the test > with a few different configurations. > With/without 1.25 rockers. > With/without quad tip plugs > With/without K...
• Vanagon lifter noises - adj. hydralic lifters?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 02:22:08 -0400
  ...What I think I would do first thing is to adjust the rocker's so the lifters ain't banging, then do the Dick...
• Re: 80 Westy & Emmissions
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 15:06:40 -0600
  ...One rocker arm would affect one cylinder. He recommends pulling the rocker train and doing a leak down test..looking for a dropped valv...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 31 May 2021 20:07:31 -0700
  I have yet to really drive my Syncro Westy much since having the injectors and rockers installed earlier this month - also added an aluminum...
• Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:25:10 -0500
  ...It could be the rocker don't need the chip the chip needs the rockers to make any increase in power. some more testing...
• Re: Westy Dometic 12 volt thermostatic control ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 20:05:35 -0500
  ...Does anyone have this >info or a link to where it can be found? Mark, I used a DPDT rocker switch on the front...
• Re: How Do I remove frig/cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:35:50 -0400
  ...Do I remove frig/cabinets? I want to see if the rocker panel has rust. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:58:54 -0500
  ...I decided on the keys in pocket solution- interrupt power using a rocker switch in the blank position underneath the 4way flasher switch. Geo...
• Re: Others' experience with ECU chip...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 22:06:13 -0500
  ...3rd before.) I haven't put in the 1:3 ratio rockers and chrome-moly pushrods yet, so my engine is still completely stock...
• flat lifters
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 17:28:00 -0500
  ...in other words, I eliminated all play in the rocker (but didn't compress the spring) before tightening the two turns. If the tapping...
• Re: Missing jack & lugwrench
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:32:07 -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...
• Curious location change of water, electric vents 85 to 86
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:10:46 -0700
  So I will weld in the new driver side rocker panel & new metal on the rusted out applicance panel on my 85 westy this...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...??? - LILLEY???
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 08:09:16 -0800
  ...There is also the 1.25 ratio rockers, and a larger oil pump. This will be going into an '85 auto passenger van. "Chris...
• NOS for horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 12:04:28 -0400
  ...Price breakdowns On The ECO/Rocker "KIT" and Comments about ZOOMIN! >>I have dealt with Kyle and find him to be professional, courteous and...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Noise Is?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:58:34 -1000
  ...i've seen a damaged push rod and rocker a time or two. since it's one place that's really easy to access...
• Re: Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:12:34 -0400
  ...If > you really want to go the extra mile remove the rocker arms so all the > valves are closed to keep moisture from condensing...
• Re: Bus Depot mud flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 13:55:55 EST
  ...but these are better than the stock VWAG ones where you have to drill holes in the rocker panel.. chris [text/html]
• Can Type IV heads be removed while engine in van?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 10:11:02 -0700
  ...a broken valve (the spring is all the way against the rocker). The Haynes manual says you have to remove the engine to get...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 00:23:21 -0400
  "Lash" caps are caps placed between the valve stem and the rocker adjusting screw. They are used for a number of reasons. For hi...
• FW: '85 Defroster Switch Mojo
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:10:46 -0400
  ...I am guessing one is for the small light built into the rocker switch. Anyone have any ideas? My radio display flashed on and...
• Re: Daytime Running Lights-91 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 14:36:13 +0200
  >>| ?? - Since headlight power is only available when key is on, pull out the >>| rocker switch and wire the marker lights 'out' lead to the...
• '54 RHD Deluxe Progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 15:38:30 -0700
  ...I got the rest of them remnants of the outrigger and jacking point off the driver's side, and welded on the inner rocker...
• 74 Westie-Valve clearances
  Historical mailing list - Easton Trevor
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 13:25:00 DST
  ...Any suggestions for recognising decreased clearance without need to remove rocker covers?
• Re: anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 21:51:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...ant-theft device for busses is extensive rust, especially > in the rocker panels and roof. > If that isn't a problem, you could put...
• Re: I am trying to sell my vw westafalia
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 10:14:47 -0100
  > I'll splain it tooya. > > The owner took out one jump seat and installed a refrigerator. > The "rims" are the fiberglass rocker panels that...
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat (weekender)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 03:49:53 EDT
  ...COLD a/c, p/s 2.1L, etc, burgundy w/ silver rocker trim/fiberglasbumpers, alloy wheels, weekender style queensize sofabed, grey velour int, drivers...
• Plastic ftting on the botton of the sink drain ???
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 20:19:42 -0700
  So today was the day to rip out all the kitchen applicances to deal with the rust on the rocker panel & around the appliance...