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• Re: chronic flat lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 06:27:16 -0500
  ...What do you > suggest I do? Could misadjusted rockers cause the lifters to go flat? > Sometimes the tapping is so bad, it begins to...
• Re: throttle responce question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 00:49:53 -0500
  ...Not likely that ratio rockers are going to give you much improvement unless you put them on a hot cam and heads with larger...
• Re: Removing Frig/Cabinets
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:42:52 -0700
  ...you should be able to see a little bit of the rocker metal. As per Bob's comment, if you see rust there, well...
• Re: Question about engine storage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:33:48 EDT
  ...to coat everything,put the plugs back in, , then remove the rocker arms so that all the valves will be closed and no tension...
• Re: ECU/Rocker Kit for Testing by Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 19:06:49 -0400
  At 10:34 AM 4/15/98 -0400, Derek Drew wrote: >Hey Kyle, why don't you get Michael Sullivan at Openmarket to get...
• Re: Rusted westy rocker panel
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 20:57:24 +0200
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > geez!! thats gotta be the newest van ive heard w/ rust holes.. Really? Well, it all boils down to maintenance...
• for sale: fiberglass lower moulding pieces, power mirrors, weekender interiors
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 08:49:10 -0700
  ...have drivers rocker piece, pieces before and after sliding door, etc. also have a set of power mirrors that will mount on any vanagon...
• Re: adjusting Hydraulic Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 21:46:40 -0400
  ...when working on an engine that has had the heads or rockers off for a few days or when replacing lifters I have recommended...
• Re: Noisy lifters, rockers, at startup, etc (long)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:11:06 -0400
  john: a suggestion and a question. cranking the engine with coil wire disconnected at distributor cap and grounded to block with a clip lead...
• Should I buy this 66 Deluxe
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jul 95 16:59:13 EDT
  ...rust, front floors gone on both sides, though standard WW $29 replacements probably big enough to repair, right side rocker and floor going badly...
• Re: Westy Dometic 12 volt thermostatic control ?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:47:40 -0800
  ...Does anyone have this >> info or a link to where it can be found? > > Mark, I used a DPDT rocker switch on the front...
• New Body Panels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jul 1994 14:02:01 -0400
  Does anyone have any experience doing body work on their VW's? I am contemplating replacing the rear apron and driver side rocker panel...
• Re: READ THIS..Re:<Syncro/all> fender lip rubber
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sat, 6 Sep 1997 17:17:35 -0400
  ...would someone tell us if they're gonna fit on a late vanagon w/ the fiberglass rocker trim??!!?? chris
• Waterboxer hop-up vs. swap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 22:25:54 +0000
  Has anyone done a comparison of pros and cons for an engine swap versus a nicely modified waterboxer? Looking at things like ratio rockers...
• Re: Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 10:13:14 EDT
  ...As a result, I installed a low profile rocker switch right in the middle of the Dometic emblem to manually cut the fan power...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:53:48 -0500
  Per, I may be wrong but I learned that lean burning engines have higher exhaust temperatures whereas overly rich burning engines are cooled by...
• Re: Stuck Head
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 11:35:41 -0800
  Remove the rocker shaft if you haven't already, squirt about 1/2 cup of motor oil into one of the cylinders, replace the...
• How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:03:25 -0600
  I am considering building a 2.1 long block with some minor performance enhancements such as ratio rockers, lightweight valve train and ceramic-coated...
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:14:12 -0600
  ...Turn the > engine to TDC for each cylinder and then check the rockers to find the > loose lifter. When found, the lifter can be...
• Re: Value of a '66 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 14:43:27 -0800
  ...Poptop in a guy's front yard, it's got some rocker rust and surface rust but is pretty much all original... __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Re: Stripped thread, oh no follow up
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:02:29 -0800
  ...stripped the threads on one of the > studs that holds the rocker-arm assembly in place -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244...
• Mufflers & Breathing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 07:19:45 -0800
  Now that the Pauter rockers will be installed on my syncro, i was wondering about mufflers that will allow better flow without compromising low...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:58:06 -0600
  ...removed and replaced by simply removing the valve covers and the rocker arm assemblies! you do NOT have to remove the head!! unca joel
• Re: DIESEL valve adj./head rebuild info?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 21:53:31 -0800
  ...My '88 Civic (8v, 1.6l) had adjustable rockers, not shims. Mike Snow
• Re: 84 Westy needs new engine
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:29:59 -0800
  ...After tightening each head bolt about 1 complete turn with a > torque wrench it was time to reinstall the rocker arms. ... I would > recommend...
• Re: Window Switches
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 17:49:02 -0600
  ...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: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 11:22:45 -0800
  ...51 AM, Chris Szpejankowski < szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a rocker switch that allows me to start from the secondary battery. > > Chris. > > Wysłane...
• Re: What Did You Leave At Home?
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:18:55 -0700
  ...short folding legs that extend outward for stability, or perhaps a rocker mount? Any fabricators like to think sideways like this? -Peter 89 bluestar
• Valve lash
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pizzolato
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 20:03:22 -0700
  ...However the rockers have the adjusting stud w/ jam nut. So I'm curious is valve adjustment possible? What is the proper clearance? And...
• Re: Buying the ECU Chip- What version ECU to put it in!! -Works w-no rockers!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 17:34:16 +0100
  >In his 1998 post about the Aussie chip, Lawrence Dongilli wrote: > >>Additional benefits can be realized by adding an impedance transformer (a ><genuine VW...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - what years fit?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:56:53 EDT
  ...Tho the rockers/doglegs/underbody of those vans are always rust free. chris
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 29 May 2011 22:32:44 -0700
  ...Front and rear bumpers with integrated receiver hitches TDI engine with 5-speed transmission Repair/repaint rocker panels (hell, repaint the whole van - yellow...
• lighted switch needed
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 13:52:25 -0500
  Anyone with a Venango parts stash, I need a 4 way flasher switch, or, any rocker switch that lights up when "on"& will pop...
• Re: (reasonable) Performance Improvements for 1984 1.9L Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 15:05:32 +0000
  yes, mark is right!! fast german auto has the 1:25:1 rockers for the waterboxer. their phone number is 888-211-3334 or...
• Re: Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:08:16 -0500
  Rocker cover gasket or the push rod tubes. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John...
• Re: push rod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:14:27 -0400
  ...Also, David gives excellent advice on the reinstallation of the rocker arms and pushrods. Hope this helps. Rick Koller
• Re: Westfalia refrigerator issues
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 23 May 2011 08:54:24 -0700
  ...you should plug the fridge in, make > sure the 3 way rocker switch on the right is set correctly, �turn the > thermostat all the...
• Brand New 1.9 AMC heads available.
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:34:45 -0700
  ...I am running a 2.2 wbxer with these heads & ratio rockers in a 91 Syncro. I would estimate that the engine has 15...
• FS '85 1.9l engine
  Historical mailing list - Russell Harrel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 17:30:35 +0000
  ...Needs new heads...two loose valves on each side and strange wear patterns on the rocker arms.. It only has about 65,000 miles...
• Sticky valve, lifter, or what???
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 15:21:07 -0500
  ...cover, got it at TDC for #3, and loosened up the rockers -- yes, I know it's no clearance and then two turns to...
• Re: Light switch backlight
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:23:31 -0400
  Let's not forget that the T3 was sold globally and some country may have required for the headlight rocker to be illuminated. It...
• Re: Those 20 Aussie Power Chips out there...How do you like it??
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:57:26 -1000
  ...Started with chip, 1.4 ratio rolling rockers, cromoly push rods, k & n filter, quad tip plugs (may try triple tips next time... some...
• Gowesty Lash Cap Set for Valve Adjusters?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:41:37 -0800
  ...found any long term issues with these caps and-or the rocker arm shim effectively reducing the length of mount studs? Thanks, Neil. -- Neil...
• Re: Vanagon sighting - Florida Keys
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:58:49 -0500
  ...com> wrote: > Spotted some Westies down here. > A cream Vanagon, black rocker panels - Northbound on Hwy 1 > Another White a/c parked nr beach...
• Re: Aussie Wasserboxer Hot Rodder (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 23:54:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...I have > a beetle fitted with a 2.1 Wasserboxer(vanagon) I currently run twin 46 ida > Webers Berg cam and rockers 10.5...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 22:38:53 EDT
  ...I INCREASED the cam size, rocker ratio and airflow potential AND economy increased along with power. Robert
• Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 16:33:43 -0400
  Hey Vanagon Experts, What is the purpose of the rocker switch in the lower right side of my instrument cluster? It looks just like...
• Dreaded Orange Drips on Driveway..............
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 17:56:57 EST
  ...to my surprise the drops appeared to be coming from the rocker arm cover. This is all on the passenger side. I haven't...
• Re: Production dates: Is this van a 90?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 14:47:52 EST
  ...fiberglass bumpers as well as the full bodykit including the fiberglass rocker moulding down the whole drivers and passengers side. all the carats and...
• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:53:44 -0600
  ...ECU chip upgrade (022d ECU's > >> ONLY!) along withinstallation of Ratio Rockers and a set of Chromoly > >> push rods. > >> > >> I'm putting together a...
• Valve oil sealing rings.
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 00:38:54 +0000
  ...The picture shows something that lookes like a washer that fits onto the valve shaft on the rocker side after the valve has been...
• Re:Model Summary for 1987 Van
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 11 Dec 95 22:49:56 EST
  ...These bumpers are metalic grey and >there are no matching rocker panels. Maybe they just slipped up for mine, but there ain't any...
• Re: compression
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:24:33 -0500
  ...lifters, but it wouldn't hurt to back off the adjusting nuts on the rockers and check the compression again.
• Lead on a Chassis Dynometer located in Raleigh, NC.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 23:39:40 EDT
  ...With/without 1.25 rockers. With/without quad tip plugs With/without K&N Air Filter Others?? Are there any Vanagons in the area...
• [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 08:16:47 -0400
  ...We've currently got a 17' Mad River Royalex canoe but the hull has a moderate rocker (curve). Thus, we can't directly put...
• Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 09:29:10 -0600
  I'm planning on adjusting the rockers on my '81 (w/ hyd. lifters) in the next day or so. I've read through the...
• Re: My Advice on 15" tires (16" fender flares)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 07:19:32 -0800
  ...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: Hydraulic Lifter Week
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 06:16:18 -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...
• '72 Westphalia probs
  Historical mailing list - david (d.) o'heare
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 16:49:00 -0400
  ...Can I go the fiberglass and bondo route, or is a metal rocker panel needed for body stability? The rest of the body is...
• Re: Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 16:20:01 -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...