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Re: Vanagon woes!
Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:30:31 -0600
...the 2.1L WBX engine - which you probably have - all > have hydraulic lifters and they periodically will leak down. They > do it > in a...
Just unearthed some goodies............
Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 01:17:55 EDT
...Hydraulic lifters. 10.Main bearings for 2.1 engines (KS). 11. Rod bearings. 12. Cam bearings. 13. New OEM camshafts. 14. Head gasket sets...
Re: Vanagon running rough
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Mon, 10 Jan 2005 08:11:33 -0800
Stew, IMO, it's not the oil or the hydraulic lifters that causing your woes. I would check things that affect the fuel/air...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 16:17:53 -0700
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 31 May 2010 16:18:12 -0700
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would > collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving > for a a...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities ***** Just 1 old guy thoughts!
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Tue, 14 May 2013 08:40:41 -0500
...A 1.8 engine with hydraulic lifters. The main reason for this engine; was... I had it in hand......it ran very good (the...
Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:06:54 -0800
...Marvil mystery oil...I use that for a hydraulic lifter cleaner sometimes. I think it's probably pretty good for gasoline fuel systems. Stay...
Re: Your Opinion: Vanagon or Late Model Bus Westy?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 24 Oct 1998 09:09:32 -0700
...The hydraulic lifter type 4 is a sweet motor. I would rule out anything before disc brakes so a 71 is ok if you...
Re: rod knock on ivory '84 westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:35:57 -0500
...I noticed a loud noise from my engine > and also a significant loss in power" make it sound like more than a hydraulic lifter...
Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:10:09 -0700
...the low oil pressure could be the reason why I > have noisy hydraulic lifter when the engine is cold. > > Thanks for any feedback > > > Chris >
Misc parts needed and other questions
Historical mailing list - Caryl Bergeron
Tue, 7 Oct 1997 17:04:23 -0400
...Has anyone ever tried adding hydraulic lifters to make it easier? Any other suggestions? 7. We find in real hot weather the fridge does...
Re: Cheapest engine conversion
Historical mailing list - VWRuss
Sun, 19 Dec 1999 06:26:14 -0500
...You'll get the JN code 1.8 liter engine with hydraulic lifters, either a CIS-E (->'90) or Digifant ('91->), and the engine...
Re: Not breathing right
Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
Sun, 20 May 2001 19:28:30 -0600
...I started with the lifters >> >> at 1/2 turn on original assembly and tightened them to 1.5 turns >> after the 20 minute run...
Getting a Westfalia (need other suggestion for my site)
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:32:52 -0400
...They are expensive. -Ask if the owner could start the van cold, just to hear if the hydraulic lifter are noisy (more than 1...
Repeat post: (was: # head gasket failure modes and emergency temporary fixes)
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Sat, 13 Nov 2004 17:14:36 -0800
...no timimg belt or > valve adjustments thanks to hydraulic valve lifters, > etc.), and it's a pitty a simple rubber gasket that > blows often...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:26:51 -0700
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse > and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
77 bus stalls, quits
Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
Wed, 22 May 96 11:44 CDT
...when I rebuilt the engine I installed hydraulic lifters and pushrods, so they shouldn't need adjusting). I found a loose connector to terminal...
found more goodies.................
Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:49:43 EST
...Westy Syncro (Bertha V) 16.1.6 Diesel block only for hydraulic lifter head '86 and newer Golf/Jetta (will fit Vanagon diesel) bored...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:55:44 -0700
...I'll go over my method on adjusting hydraulic valve lifters if you want. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Engine Reccommendations-type 2
Historical mailing list
Sun, 24 Sep 1995 22:11:05 -0700
...Do not use any heavier spring if you're going to attempt hydraulic lifters. Use either Bergs semi-hemi cut head (54cc+), or the...
1.9l TD swap, Was: Re: VW I-4 Engine Blowout
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:43:15 -0500
...while most 1.6l TD heads are solid lifters (need adjustment) the 1.9 is hydraulic. BTW $1500 brand new is a darn good...
Re: hey vanagonheads, I need some adwice. Please!
Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
Sun, 30 Jan 2005 11:06:45 -0600
...I have long since given up > any pretence to being any kind of a mechanic (long since discovering > the joys of hydraulic valve lifters...
Re: RECOMMENDATION
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sat, 20 May 2000 08:38:40 EDT
...CB performance and Bernie Bergman have "performance" cams with a profile suitable for hydraulic lifters which I want to retain.>> WebCam can regrind your...
Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:07:12 -0300
...the low oil pressure could be the reason why I >> have noisy hydraulic lifter when the engine is cold. >> >> Thanks for any feedback >> >> >> Chris >>
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Mon, 31 May 2010 18:59:00 -0700
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
Re: engine conversion
Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:54:19 -0600
...I bought a factory rebuilt 1.8 long block, with hydraulic lifters. The basic engine was a bolt in, as you know the gas...
'72 Westy update (was Re: '71 single cab pickup?)
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 7 Sep 1995 14:40:03 -0700 (PDT)
...I am going to leave the 1.8 engine from DaBoat in the '72 Westy and get a 2-liter w/ hydraulic lifters for...
Re: Turbo Swap-QuantumTD-Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 May 1997 01:26:26 -0400 (EDT)
...I haven't tryed this, but I would think with the oil squirters and a later hydraulic lifter head that you would need the...
Re: Some basic TypeIV engine help, please
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Sun, 17 Aug 2003 21:51:20 -0400
...Sudden dramatic loss of power and a sound that was similar to a hydraulic valve lifter that has drained dry. In my case it...
battery tray repair, whom to deal with, old/new engine
Historical mailing list
Thu, 1 Jun 1995 14:47:07 -0700
...I just bought a turn-key stock engine with hydraulic lifters and new everything from ECI, but I haven't run it yet (Waaaaa...
Re: rod knock on ivory '84 westy
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:25:21 -0800
...I noticed a loud noise from my engine > and also a significant loss in power" make it sound like more than a hydraulic lifter...
Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 21:06:11 -0400
...OEM jugs, 34 x 44 914 2.0 heads, WebCam hydraulic camshaft and lifters, ratio rockers, CD ignition, 96 plate oil cooler with fan...
Re: The Berg and springs
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Apr 1995 10:29:43 -0700
...You do have to be more careful with your valve train, use HD pushrods, lashcaps, solid shafts, notch your lifters, and watch them. But...
Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...
Re: New head replacement, bad gas mileage...
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:36:48 -0700
...I have also replace a new set of hydraulic lifters. Everything went well, I readjust the valve half turn further IN after the stop...
Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:03:13 -0500
...the low oil pressure could be the reason why >> I have noisy hydraulic lifter when the engine is cold. >> >> Thanks for any feedback >> >> >> Chris >>
Re: FS: '85 GL Iowa
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:08:41 -0400
...Except for > the engine leaking coolant in sub freezing temperatures, the engine is in > good shape--occasional hydraulic lifter tick if i haven't...
'66 air conditioner (description + anyone want it?)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 10 Mar 1996 14:14:09 -0700
...except for full flow oil filter, sand seal, balance, and mebbe hydraulic lifters.) Also, I don't know how much longer freon will be...
Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:11:19 +0000
...Do you also think that the low oil pressure could be the reason why I have noisy hydraulic lifter when the engine is cold...
Re: oil from pushrod tubes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:43:10 -0500
...last week our '81 a/c tanagon got new hydraulic > lifters fitted at a local shop, then went to a different place for a...
Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...
Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...
Engine Case and bearings
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sun, 6 May 2007 21:42:54 -0700
...Besides, my hydraulic lifter noise became very loud. The noise would go away after I rev'ed the engine up and down a few...
Re: Not breathing right
Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
Sun, 20 May 2001 22:04:21 -0600
...I started with the >> lifters >> >> >> >> at 1/2 turn on original assembly and tightened them to 1.5 turns >> >> after the 20 minute run...
Re: Repeat post: (was: # head gasket failure modes and emergency temporary fixes)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:01:59 -0600
...no timimg belt or >> valve adjustments thanks to hydraulic valve lifters, >> etc.), and it's a pitty a simple rubber gasket that >> blows often...
Re: Bad has milleage
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:44:28 -0400
...to break-in after the head replacement? I used two > new AMC heads from BusDepot, and replaced > all 8 hydraulic lifters. > > Leo, 1991 multivan >
Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
...As above, but hydraulic lifters were added. This eliminates the pain-in-the-ass job of occasionally adjusting the valves, which is more difficult...
Re: Diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:52:59 -0500
...I wasn't terribly impressed with the early type lV engines but when the 2000 cc engines came out & had hydraulic lifters I thought...
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: rod knock on ivory '84 westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:12:36 -0500
...I noticed a loud noise from my engine > and also a significant loss in power" make it sound like more than a hydraulic lifter...
Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:52:24 -0400
...the low oil pressure could be the reason why I > have noisy hydraulic lifter when the engine is cold. > > Thanks for any feedback > > > Chris >
Re: maybe too much information is worse...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 May 2006 00:27:19 -0400
...Before the inline engines had hydraulic lifters, those engine ran at 90 psi hot! I would not worry about excessive oil pressure until you...
Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:36:54 -0700
...I would not leave it draining overnight as that can cause the hydraulic lifters to get unhappy. Scott www.turbovans.com -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Was Techron, now MMO
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:12:07 -0500
I believe the falcon had hydraulic lifters and then they started sticking because of varnish buildup and at least one failed to completely take...
DaBoat 2 liter update, junkyards (long)
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 3 Oct 1995 10:41:41 -0700 (PDT)
...One of the hydraulic lifters had a circle on the face of it, but it was apparently not etched in deep enough to matter...
Rear hatch struts on '84 Westy & other stuff...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 13:12:29 -0700
...noise now...is this ok? I have heard this is the hydraulic lifters which > over time with motor running get fluid and noise goes...
Re: Repeat post:
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 15 Nov 2004 07:12:53 -0500
...no timimg belt or >>> valve adjustments thanks to hydraulic valve lifters, >>> etc.), and it's a pitty a simple rubber gasket that >>> blows often...
Re: !982 Diesel
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 25 Dec 2000 10:31:21 -0800
...1986 or so through 1992 have hydraulic lifters with a cylinder block and head that are not interchangeable with older engines. Turbocharged models are...
Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...