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• Re: Tornado Red OR Metalic black?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:39:18 -0500
  ...I also saw a mini with a pepper white body and black roof, mirrors, rocker, and wheel wells. It looked pretty sweet and I...
• Re: Ooh look, we can get PopTopHeaven vans on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:43:03 -0500
  ...to me like they > painted over the typical rust on the rocker panel........or I could be > wrong...... << > > I was thinking the same thing...
• Re: Replacing pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:06:46 -0700
  ...The important part of the job, I found, is replacing the pushrods and rocker assembly so they seat well . Make sure that the rods...
• Re: Take a second look at the Dyno Tests Kyle provided ....
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 09:24:26 -0700
  ...still strong at 3000RPM to 4000RPM where you need it? The rocker arms should not do that much to the torque as it is...
• Re: Summer Syncro project
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:25:43 -0400
  Thanks Dean, I do have the injectors but not the Rockers. I'll have to check them out. Not familiar with chip installs. Tricky...
• Re: I am trying to sell my vw westafalia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 01:35:53 EDT
  ...The "rims" are the fiberglass rocker panels that were installed on most late model vanagons that matched the fiberglass bumpers. Regards, Jim Davis
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:41:13 EST
  ...takes up the whole space between the frame rail and the rocker panel..sort of precludes using it on a westy with the propane...
• Re: what do you think?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:37:48 -0500
  ...Check under the mats, the rocker panels, >>the fender wells, battery trays, and below the windshield for >>rust, rust rust. > > > > More importantly, check the...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:26:58 -0800
  ...The will have a bad rocker geometry and make > for a noisy engine. If something is wrong it will need to be fixed. A...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 01:10:06 -0400
  ...If you are looking for zero clearance, > you just wiggle the rocker back and forth while slowly > tightening the adjusting screw. When the rocker...
• Re: Performance Wasserboxer: Fact or Fiction
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 18:44:33 -0500
  ...increase bottom end torque > Add Rhino swivel rocker tips: eliminated valve guide wear > Add Cromoly cut to fit push rods > Add Cromoly valve spring...
• Busii fer sell in Yewtah
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 10:04:20 MST
  ...is really clean (original faded blue paint) other than the obligatory rocker rust. If anyone is interested, I'll get the phone number. Again...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 16:34:47 PDT
  What about Honk Kong??? It was British.... or a member of the UK. >From: Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@sympatico.ca> >Mark Dorm wrote...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:10:30 EST
  ...the TPI of the adjustment screw working though the rocker arm ration puts the lifter EXACTLY in the center of it's travel..where...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 01:50:40 EDT
  ...My modified engine with a bigger duration cam, ratio rockers, lightened flywheel, mildly ported heads and the Aussie Chip can go from @1500 rpm...
• Re: Link to Rust Prevention Using BedLiner?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:45:50 -0500
  ...Color coordinated ,it may work.Like that clear bumpy stuff on cars, down near the rocker.I have seen this stuff in several colors.
• Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 09:11:03 -0400
  ...Boy >> just 17 in 6 months >> If you cant make he rocker rock then it sounds like >> the push rods might not >> be centered...
• Bus Aquisition
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 17:00:46 -0800 (PST)
  ...Good amount of rust on the bottom of the nose, lots underneath and in the rockers. Its going to need front floors, outriggers, center...
• Re: Side Step Source? Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 20:09:45 -0700
  ...a step you want or rocker protection? My message previously > >> about Das Mule's product is really a rocker protection device. Pretty > heavy > >> duty...
• Valve adjust jam nut...why so difficult to find one
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:35:00 -0700
  ...Seems my rebuild has 1.9 rocker arms and not the 2.1. So I need a 9mm-1.0 instead of the 10mm...
• Re: Westfalia refrigerator issues
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 23 May 2011 10:01:27 -0400
  ...Seriously, for your first test, you should plug the fridge in, make sure the 3 way rocker switch on the right is set correctly...
• Re: '61 crew cab value
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 01 Sep 1995 10:58:51 -0700
  ...The only problem was a little >returning rust in one rocker. Wish I had bought it. They are rare, and >becoming more and more...
• Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 1 May 1998 12:43:15 EDT
  ...A > properly tuned exhaust and the rockers might get almost there. But you > really need a dyno to make sure it all works. > Don...
• Re: Mud Flaps Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:57:46 EST
  ...just a note - you have to drill 2 holes in your rocker panels to mount these .. and, for those of you with '88-'91...
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 23:15:45 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...
• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 16:41:28 -0400
  ...ECU chip upgrade (022d ECU's >> ONLY!) along withinstallation of Ratio Rockers and a set of Chromoly >> push rods. >> >> I'm putting together a...
• Re: Engine Flush
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 13:58:32 -0800
  ...by hand, on the waterboxer this is just the valve covers, rockers and push rods. This way any dirt gets removed from the engine...
• Kyle Wade ECU chip and rocker upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 01:57:08 EDT
  Kyle, what is the latest news on the horsepower upgrade for the 87 or newer waterboxer engines. A few months ago you posted this...
• FS: '82 Diesel Westy, '77 Deadhead Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:47:20 -0500
  ...running (dead heads-LOL!), no title, lotsa Dead stickers, rust in rockers, $500. Location: Western Maryland, about an hour west of Baltimore. Karl Mullendore...
• READ!! your van is rusting and you dont even know it!!!.....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 04:16:29 EDT
  ...this can also be said for the drivers side rocker panel seam, hidden by the fiberglass rocker moulding... out of sight, out of mind...
• Got fiberglass sideskirts?? Got the right JACK?? please read!!!! ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 11:43:54 EST
  ...lots of people are upgrading to the full side skirt/rocker trim body cladding kit that was on the '88 up wolfy/carats and...
• Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:52:27 -0400
  ...screw till the rocker is free/moving slighly, now go easy on that screw when going IN, very easy, 1/8 per 1/8...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:16:24 -0800
  ...You do have to remove the rocker arms to get to the bottom head bolts. Making sure your pushrods are correctly seated when installing...
• Looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list - Robert J. Schreiner
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 10:42:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1961 double door panel(last year for bullet turnsignals and glass tail lenses?) rusty rockers. minor dents and dings. no engine ,but I have...
• Re: paint code
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 12:43:45 -0400
  ...How can I find the paint code, if its missing, for my 90 multivan which is >>Orly blue with silver/gray rocker panels? >>Don >>
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat in PA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 01:34:24 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...
• Re: ECU/Rocker Kit for Testing by Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 10:34:19 -0400
  ...About 75% of the increase is due to the rockers, while about 25% is due to the chip. As I say, the figures are...
• Half lilley was Boston Bobs AMC rantings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 14:38:02 -0500
  ...the total valve lift of the stock 2.1 intake valve is .360ths at the retainer that's why the higher ratio rockers are...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:30:50 -0400
  ...A body shop cut :::> out the old rocker panel and installed a new one and :::> repainted the left side. Looks great. :::> :::> They also sprayed...
• Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:13:42 +1300
  ...There, stick that under >your bonnet (hood). > >BenT I can't, it's wedged under my Vanagon's sill (rocker panel). Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:25:50 -0000
  ...I INCREASED the cam size, rocker ratio and > airflow potential AND economy increased along with power. > > Robert >
• Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 18:15:23 -0800
  ...Canadian westys have the exterior electrical outlet down low by > the rocker panel, and have a built-in power cord instead of the type...
• Re: Kombi Problems!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 08:14:24 -0700
  ...Make sure all the pushrods are properly seated in their followers within the engine and out at the rocker arms. Then go over the...
• Re: 67' Bus Valance, What is this?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 13:53:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I haven't heard it used to describe the side ones (aka rockers) Am I way off or something? Thom -- > All wiyht. Rho sritched...
• FS: Bubble Window Bus & Westy, KC
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 11:35:13 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Very, very little rocker rust. 1971 Westphalia Pop-Top. 93,000 miles, all camper stuff there. White and stock Minor rust below sliding door...
• Im' in for it now!!
  Historical mailing list - MERCER BARRY
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 18:12:28 -0700
  ...It was z-barted and looks to be in fairly decent shape. < At least the rocker panels are solid!!> In fact I bought two...
• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 07:34:36 -0400
  I would like to see if your setup passes Emission testing! Sorry someone was going to bring it up sooner or later. Eric 86...
• hELLA xl uPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 03:41:00 -0700
  ...E-codes for $275 and no boots to seal them? Mounted the switch above the brake warning light on the dash(stereo amp rocker...
• Re: sounds like bad valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:30:56 -0500
  ...Remove the rocker arm shaft assemblie. Remove the push rod on the offending lifter. Remove the splash shield on the underside of the cylinders...
• Re: Link to seam rust fix
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 13:19:14 EST
  ...this is in addition to the rotting going on down where the floor meets the rocker panel seam.. water sits behind there and takes...
• vans w/ fiberglass side mouldings was:Re: crazy friday centerfold
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 03:46:14 EDT
  ...as well as 88 up carats and wolfsburgs had the fiberglass rocker side mouldings. Lee's tornado red van is a '91 GL 7...
• Re: Belly Pans, Bus Grand Tour, Names
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 07:46:09 -0600
  ...I *do* need to replace the rocker panels as well as the door-latch-hole-plate-things and I worry about the unprotected areas...
• Re: from susan and magnus (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 08:06:13 -0400
  ...my 87 vanagon's headlights won't work. > the rocker switch on the dashboard just lights up the parking lights, > and if i click...
• part # for fiberglass side skirt Jack
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 13:11:00 EST
  ...lots of people are upgrading to the full > side > skirt/rocker trim body cladding kit that was on the '88 up wolfy/carats and...
• Re: Sticky or noisey Tappets
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Mon, 29 Aug 1994 11:56:27 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...do this, then the mid '70s could > be slid out after rocker arm removal. So why furchrissake do I have to pull > the heads...
• Paint color on a weekender I saw?
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 08:53:31 -1000
  ...The blue looked so great with the grey rocker panels. Anyone know the paint color name and code. I'm considering painting over my...
• Re: Digifant ECU Chip source located...$260 or less...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 10:59:22 EDT
  ...power -improves throttle responce- no delayed reaction -increases power with ratio rockers 10% or more if other modifications are made to the WBX engine...
• Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 14:42:12 -0400
  I have a hole where that blank switch plate usually is. There are the 2 switches on top, then the hole in the third...
• Re: Ratio rockers was (dyno results from Boston Bobs) or true con
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 08:50:36 -0800
  So Tony sez... 911SC / 260bhp Six cyl (2.7-3.4l)... might be a great fit in place of your WBX..but alas it...
• Re: 2.1L DJ-code WBX into '84 Westy - first 1900 mile trip impressions
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 06:14:48 -0800
  ...of the ECU? Are there larger injectors, bigger valves, higher lift rockers, higher comp or what? If it's just the ECU, then a...