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Alignment For Vanagon Syncro
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Mar 94 12:01:34 EST
...The parts to be examined, including piston rings, rocker arms, and connecting rod and main bearings, were weighed both before and after the tests...
Problem with dealership service? Who to contact?
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sun, 1 Nov 1998 19:37:48 -0800
...Afterthought shows I probably could have looked through the oil fill hole and seen the rocker arms... Gasket does not appear to be only...
Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:01:54 -0400
...engine mechanically ...compression > .....vacuum leaks ...unrstricted exhaust system ...air intake system > ....rocker arm adjustments etc...everything that is 'mechanical'. > > next check the ignition system...
Re: IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is outthere...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Thu, 20 Jul 2000 18:02:47 -0700
...The rocker arm upgrade in particular sounds enticing.... Dan Karl Wolz wrote: > Whenever this thread pops up, and I hear folks complaining about the...
Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
Historical mailing list - steve meassick
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:37:19 +0000
...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: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 8 Jul 2023 23:14:22 +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 - Peter's Email
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 20:15:01 -1000
...that the >pushrods were propoerly in place when I put the rocker-arms back. This gave >me a terrible fright when I started up...
Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
Historical mailing list - Skip
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
...smoothly now, after some puttering on my test run following some rocker-arm fine tuning - I discovered that I forgot to attach one spark...
Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 14 Mar 2000 14:59:07 -0500
...tough to get any other way (but that was a bug rocker arm and 5 minutes with the welder for me) but even then...
Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:36:57 -0700
...if a drop or increase is of such a velocity that the tolerance would be exceeded, then the circuit arms. So the circuit could...
FS: 87 Syncro Westy Weekender (sorry for the long post)
Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:14:21 -0600
...front -new tie rod ends -Skylight Guy new skylight (new lifter arms (i forget what they are called) and new seal) -Instrument panel replaced...
Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:51:19 -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: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:58:12 -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: Engine hesitates upon take off
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:15:22 +0000
...engine mechanically ...compression > .....vacuum leaks ...unrstricted exhaust system ...air intake system > ....rocker arm adjustments etc...everything that is 'mechanical'. > > next check the ignition system...
Re: Head and valve condition
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:58:49 -0800
...the area below the rocker arms ? Small crack between the two valves . Very normal. Very 'vw' . Five million aluminum vw heads are in service...
Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 7 Feb 2011 14:30:05 -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: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:01:52 -0400
...Might > consider that. > > re the 'zero valve lash' .. > that is backing the rocker arm screw out until the hydraulically lifter > 'cushion'part isn't...
Re: DJ Compression Ratio
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:26:33 -0700
...valves per cylinders and PUSH RODS !! ( what are 'push rods' ???? ..........and 'rocker arms' ???...........are those ancinet things associated with 'points'........whatever those are ?? Think...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:33:27 -0400
...for some unknown reason a push rod fell out of the rocker arm socket! The engine has towed s model A Ford from Tennessee...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:28:25 -0700
...Then the community can tell you if you're off your rocker or right on target. Oh - and like someone else mentioned - tell us...
Re: DJ Compression Ratio
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:40:30 -0400
...valves per cylinders and PUSH RODS !! > ( what are 'push rods' ???? ..........and 'rocker arms' ???...........are > those ancinet things associated with 'points'........whatever those are ?? > > Think...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:42:23 -0700
...for some unknown reason a push rod fell out of the rocker arm socket! The engine has towed s model A Ford from Tennessee...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 20:49:53 -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: Winter Storage delimma (rather long, but worth it!)
Historical mailing list - JJ
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 13:50:20 -0800
...tires - Slacken ALL of the valve adjusting screws or remove the rocker arms to close the valves - Tape securely across the ventilation intake (behind...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:08:44 -0700
...Then the community can tell you if you're off your rocker or right on target. > > Oh - and like someone else mentioned - tell us...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:40:38 -0800
...make sure rocker arm screw adjustment is not too tight. and 'usually' ..it's burnt valve anyway.. or 'often' it's poor sealing of...
Re: DJ Compression Ratio
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:52:58 -0700
...valves per cylinders and PUSH RODS !! ( what are 'push rods' > ???? ..........and 'rocker arms' ???...........are those ancinet > things associated with 'points'........whatever those are ?? > > Think...
Re: DJ Compression Ratio
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:13:04 -0700
...valves per cylinders and PUSH RODS !! ( what are 'push rods' ???? > ..........and 'rocker arms' ???...........are those ancinet things > associated with 'points'........whatever those are ?? > > Think...
Re: DJ Compression Ratio
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:35:46 -0500
...valves per cylinders and PUSH RODS !! ( what are 'push rods' >> ???? ..........and 'rocker arms' ???...........are those ancinet >> things associated with 'points'........whatever those are ?? >> >> Think...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...Larger intake and exhaust valves are actuated by the usual rocker arms and pushrods and the intake and exhaust passages have been reshaped for...
To All Tiico Owners: Tiico Conversion fiction
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 16:49:42 -0800
...After a long wait he snorted "That's the ticket" as he tapped his fingers like a row of rocker arms on a inline...
Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:28:25 -0700
...if a drop or increase is of such a velocity that the tolerance would be exceeded, then the circuit arms. So the circuit could...
Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:36:17 -0700
...Might >> consider that. >> >> re the 'zero valve lash' .. >> that is backing the rocker arm screw out until the hydraulically lifter >> 'cushion'part isn't...
Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 22 May 2013 22:03:26 -0400
...Looks like a job for some sealant. - valve adjusters - the threaded feet on the rocker arms. Some of yours might be worn badly, might...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:15:42 -0800
...the comression could be a push rod/rocker arm issue as suggested. there is a trick to getting the pushrods properly seated. You have...
Re: The pin goes in
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:47:17 -0600
...I'd recommend that you replace the $0.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 14:54:05 -0400
...if a drop or increase is of such a velocity that the tolerance would be exceeded, then the circuit arms. So the circuit could...
Reply to Robert Keezer
Historical mailing list - Jon
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:13:06 -0500
...the ticket" as he tapped his fingers > like a row of rocker arms on a inline-four. > > He typed in the message body SUBscribe...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:19:01 -0800
...sure ..pull valve covers and check rocker arm screw adjustment .. check for bent push rods, etc. Check compression. I havn't heard you say...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:40:31 -0500
...The odds of previous work being weak or faulty are quite > high actually, in my expereince. > > sure ..pull valve covers and check rocker arm...
Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:30:40 -1000
...engine mechanically ...compression >> .....vacuum leaks ...unrstricted exhaust system ...air intake system >> ....rocker arm adjustments etc...everything that is 'mechanical'. >> >> next check the ignition system...
Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:19:00 -0400
...Might > consider that. > > re the 'zero valve lash' .. > that is backing the rocker arm screw out until the hydraulically lifter > 'cushion'part isn't...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:51:23 -0500
...For the coolant getting into the oil only path on the Waterboxer is through a loose or broken head stud under the rockers or...
for you early busers: a little entertainment ... (kinda long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 01 Jun 94 12:50:33 CDT
...For when the lookouts called the approach of the armies of the reconquest who had come in all their armor to take the citadel...
Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:53:31 -0700
...Might >> consider that. >> >> re the 'zero valve lash' .. >> that is backing the rocker arm screw out until the hydraulically lifter >> 'cushion'part isn't...
Re: DIY Head Gaskets, (Long) Please Check!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Dec 1995 17:51:58 -0400
...It will pay you to take off the rocker arms and do the pushrod stuff AFTER the heads are set-up properly, less simultaneous...
Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:59:45 -0400
...engine mechanically ...compression > .....vacuum leaks ...unrstricted exhaust system ...air intake system > ....rocker arm adjustments etc...everything that is 'mechanical'. > > next check the ignition system...
Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:30 -0400
...Might > consider that. > > re the 'zero valve lash' .. > that is backing the rocker arm screw out until the hydraulically lifter > 'cushion'part isn't...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:25:40 -0800
...Waterboxer is > through > a loose or broken head stud under the rockers or the base of the > cylinders. > Did you use a torque wrench...
1.9L vanagon syndrome (lawnnnggg)
Historical mailing list - Brian brian
Tue, 27 May 2003 14:05:42 -0700
...He charged me $200 for supposedly rebuilding the rocker arms, but I don�t think he did anything at all because for another year...
Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:09:16 +0000
...sure ..pull valve covers and check rocker arm screw adjustment .. check for bent push rods, etc. Check compression. I havn't heard you say...
Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
Engine Case and bearings
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
Re: Reply to Robert Keezer
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 03:34:17 +0000
...DIV>>fingers <DIV></DIV>> > like a row of rocker arms on a inline-four. <DIV></DIV>> > <DIV></DIV>&gt...
Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
170 hp from air-cooled '68: easy...just $$$
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 13 Mar 2002 22:49:11 -0700
...0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">ROCKER ARMS-1.4 RATIO ROCKERS-BEARINGS</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in...