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• Re: Just interesting observation & More Questions
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 00:16:36 -0700
  ...Its not clattering rocker arms, like in my old V8s when they needed adjustment, it is a noise from inside, towards the center of...
• Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
  Historical mailing list - lbmelman
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:01:39 -0700
  ...2.1L waterboxer, heads recently replaced (195K), CB Performance 1.25 >ratio rockers, custom intake with K&N filter, custom exhaust (carsound cat >and...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 10:50:20 -0800
  ...Many people don't realize those have adjustable rocker arm screws .. just like an old VW. they also have roller cam followers.. which is...
• HANG UP AND DRIVE
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 23:18:06 -0500
  ...Unfortunately something in there is munched, trailing arm(s)?,king/link pins?, the rim is toast. Oh and the front bumper was pulled forwards...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 8 Jul 2023 14:08:07 +0000
  ...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: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 21:49:04 +0100
  ...The only thing I did wrong was not checking carefully enough that the pushrods were propoerly in place when I put the rocker-arms...
• Re: Sound proofing, was: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 22:59:58 -0700
  ...Next power upgrade will be the 1.4 ratio rocker arms. > Automotive headliner material has been glued (using rubber cement) to the hardboard headliner...
• Re: 82 aircooled power
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:16:40 -0500
  ...Reset your hydraulic lifters for one turn down from just touching the rocker arm to the valve stem. Since you just got the van...
• Re: differences between '86, to '89 westfalias???
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:04:46 CDT
  ...Camper GL Multivan EXTERIOR integrated accent colored bumpers -not available- standard with front spoiler and accent colored rocker panel covers integrated black front and...
• My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
  ...With one P/C and a head, the studs are more than long enough, but not so long they hit the rocker arms, and...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:52:38 -0500
  ...mostly those last really well... >>> but ...they don't last forever. >>> >>> Rocker arm adjustment ...ideally those never need attention .. >>> but sometimes they do. Pretty...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:15:44 -1000
  ...first you check *everything* about the engine mechanically ...compression .....vacuum leaks ...unrstricted exhaust system ...air intake system ....rocker arm adjustments etc...everything that is...
• Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:38:27 -0500
  ...Taking the rocker arm off, the ends of the valves didn't look too bad but some of the adjusting screws were pretty beat...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:06 -0700
  ...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: Weird engine noise update (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:37:14 -0400
  I would begin by pulling the valve covers and ensure a push rod didn't fall out of the rocker arm socket. Yes that...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:11:02 -0800
  ...SOCH 2.5. > Many people don't realize those have adjustable rocker arm screws .. > just like an old VW. > they also have roller cam...
• Re: Trip Report Some feedback on oil temp and aux battery.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:31:40 -0700
  ...Perhaps the rpm to speed comparison has to do with the 1.35 rocker arms? I am guessing the automatic will run slightly faster...
• Re: Suddenly, no oil pressure. Disaster??
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 20:24:42 -0400
  ...This >> began immediately after replacing two pushrod tubes >> with adjustable pushrod tubes.I had to remove the >> rocker arm to do this. The switch...
• Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 May 2000 13:04:33 EDT
  ...Solid rocker shafts the eliminate the stock wire rocker arm retainers (That can break) I took intake, exhaust and oil pump and eliminated any...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:39:38 -0700
  ...miles or so with >>> satisfaction, learning as I go about timing, rocker arm adjustment, >>> compression, and brake, clutch, and coolant bleeding, etc., etc., >>> etc...
• Engine Reccommendations-type 2
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 22:11:05 -0700
  ...are required if your going to be using a high lift rocker arm. I do not, however, think that dual springs are needed unless...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:43:47 -0400
  ...Neither the Waterboxer or the inline engines use ratio rockers or small lifters with cam shafts that are only surface hardened so the pressure...
• Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
  ...These bumpers are metalic grey and there are no matching rocker panels. This model also has body colored rear view mirrors and a new...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:28:50 -0700
  ...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: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:46:26 -0700
  ...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: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 7 Nov 2020 11:32:36 -0700
  ...affordable & considerably easier to install > Marco Mansi Injectors & 1.3 Ratio Rocker Arms ~ Check'm out @ >> https://mansispeed.com/ On 6 Nov , 2020, at...
• Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:11:46 -0700
  ...2.1L waterboxer, heads recently replaced (195K), CB Performance 1.25 >ratio rockers, custom intake with K&N filter, custom exhaust (carsound cat >and...
• Replacing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 21:50:10 -0400
  ...What you have to do is take off the valve covers, remove the rocker arms, pull out all the pushrods, break off the pushrod...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 15 May 2012 20:18:05 -0700
  ...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: Vanagon Olympics [was: Robbed !]
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:25:34 -0800
  ...No tools other than those used to remove valve covers and rocker arm >assembly permitted. Points lost for denting the tubes. Covert use >of...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 20:47:52 -0700
  ...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: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 23:44:05 -0700
  ...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: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:48:14 -0700
  ...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: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 15 May 2012 22:40:51 -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...
• Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 21 May 2001 11:00:17 -0700
  ...Coyote's 15" syncro westy with 16" trailing arms, Betts Springs, Bilstein shocks, Wessels custom axles, 15" SA wheels, large tires, modified gearing (5...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
  ...The solution is to remove the rocker arm assembly on the side that you are fixing and reinstall the push rods being sure to...
• Re: Conversion Commotion
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 21:24:54 -0500
  ...Oil pump, cam, rocker arms and valve covers. Even the crank is nearly identical. Now many know how well the old type 1 engine...
• Article: Vanagon Hop Ups
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 9:56:57 -0500 (EST)
  ...Type 4 solid lifters, Norris push rods, 1.4:1 Empi rocker arms and are mildly ported by Gary Zillman of Headflow Performance. As...
• Re: Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:02:18 -0700
  ...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: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:42:10 -0400
  ...He welded in a new rocker panel (I supplied it), and primed and wet-sanded the entire vehicle. The color was not a direct...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:57:44 -0800
  ...The solution is to remove the rocker arm assembly on the side that you are fixing and reinstall the push rods being sure to...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:58 -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: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 13:53:34 -0700
  ...that is backing the rocker arm screw out until the hydraulically lifter 'cushion'part isn't doing anything ? In any case.. if it runs...
• "Dealer Disaster" Update - kinda long, sorry...
  Historical mailing list - Strawn
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 15:44:07 -0700
  ...Blown water hose #1 cylinder. -R&R valve covers - no burnt smell -R&R #1,#2 rocker arms. Check head torque - good. -Readjust valves...
• Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:14:27 -0700
  ...2.1L waterboxer, heads recently replaced (195K), CB Performance 1.25 >ratio rockers, custom intake with K&N filter, custom exhaust (carsound cat >and...
• Re: Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 21 May 2001 11:28:46 -0700
  ...the notables were: > > Coyote's 15" syncro westy with 16" trailing arms, Betts > Springs, Bilstein shocks, Wessels custom axles, 15" SA > wheels, large tires...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:25:26 -0700
  ...If your view isn't as good just look at the valve stems/rocker arms by removing the valve cover. It should be clear...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 15:35:49 -0400
  ...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: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 11:05:19 EST
  ...factory fog switch in cluster -Projektzwo lower foglites/bezels -smoked SA turn sigs. (thanks Bill Kasper!) -full fiberglass bodykit/bumpers/rocker trim etc from...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:07:29 -0500
  ...The solution is to remove the >rocker arm assembly on the side that you are fixing and reinstall the push rods >being sure to...
• Re: Conversion Commotion
  Historical mailing list - Marilyn Nelson-Ehret
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:58:53 -0800
  ...Oil pump, >cam, rocker arms and valve covers. Even the crank is nearly identical. >Now many know how well the old type 1 engine...
• Re: 87 van 2.1 a/t w/no motor x 1 yr with intermittent rap - and winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:36:46 -0800
  ...On waterboxers the rocker arms are adjustable, 'usually' you should never have to adjust them...........if you have a noisy/collapsed one and are...
• Re: Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 21 May 2001 15:42:50 -0500
  ...the notables were: > > Coyote's 15" syncro westy with 16" trailing arms, Betts > Springs, Bilstein shocks, Wessels custom axles, 15" SA > wheels, large tires...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:45:30 -0800
  ...The solution is to remove the > >rocker arm assembly on the side that you are fixing and reinstall the push rods > >being sure to...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:52:09 -0500
  ...The only thing I did wrong was not checking carefully enough that the pushrods were propoerly in place when I put the rocker-arms...
• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 13:10:08 -0700
  ...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: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:21:29 -0500
  ...a manifold near Tstat with a hydraulic hose to port between rocker arms. Bob > On Oct 25, 2017, at 08:28, steve meassick <stevem...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:10:02 -0500
  ...The solution is to remove the >> >rocker arm assembly on the side that you are fixing and reinstall the push rods >> >being sure to...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:21:33 -0700
  ...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: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:57:30 -0700
  ...and checking the rocker arms/hyd lifters is well worth doing, for sure. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roland" <syncronicity1@GMAIL.COM...