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Re: Vanagon sighting - Florida Keys
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:29:31 -0800
...Wietor wrote: > >Spotted some Westies down here. > >A cream Vanagon, black rocker panels - Northbound on > Hwy 1 > >Another White a/c parked nr beach...
Re: Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 12:09:34 EDT
THEY ARE CHEAP ADDED THINGS COST THEM LOTS OF MONEY! I spent 15 hours alone cleaning my case to ensure it was CLEAN, I...
Re: '91 SVX (flat 6) Syncro for sale on samba
Historical mailing list
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 22:22:37 EDT
...really applicable to the Unibody vanagon) refers to the frame/floor/rockers/undercarriage "seam surface rust" - every vanagon has that out here. surface rust...
Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:14:30 -0700
...She was then married to an old Brit rocker. HIS butler/gofer made all the contacts with me. Above his level were CPA's...
Re: Fridge+Stove removal question
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 05:59:45 -0000
...Fridge+Stove removal question I need to remove the fridge/stove to get to the interior rocker panel (body seam) so i can treat...
Re: Bra Substitute
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Fri, 12 Apr 2002 08:26:33 -0500
...The painted rocker >guard scenario does not hold up well to the abuse the front of the van takes >from all the crap being...
FS '82 Vanagon Diesel L (best offer)
Historical mailing list - john Runberg
Wed, 18 Jun 2003 23:36:26 -0400
...I've removed the interior panels to inspect for seam/rocker rust but will re-attach them. - engine needs rear main seal and clutch...
Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:56:29 -0400
...then run it if the problem is gone then shim the rocker arms as I do on all my engines and run o lash...
Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:18:38 -0700
...I'd watch the rockers to see if they all have the same amont of linear travel at the pushrods - looking for worn lobes...
Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
Historical mailing list - John Lane
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:54:53 -0700
...I would pop the cover, wiggle the rocker arms...pushing in on the valve...if it pushes in....it's the lifter. There should...
friday Content laff s n more
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 15 May 2009 10:47:50 -0700
...stevens yuseff who is cashing in on the cache of old rocker returns to stage after long absence to have aging nostalgic fans pay...
Re: Price breakdowns On The ECO/Rocker "KIT" and Comments about ZOOMIN!
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 08:28:14 -0500
Volks, I have dealt with Kyle and find him to be professional, courteous and gives excellent customer service. I will suggest that all of...
Rust prevention behind Westy appliances
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 21 May 2000 10:43:50 EDT
Hello Volks I just had the passenger side rocker panel and lower side panel replaced on my '90 Westy due to rust through. The...
Re: Removing Lifters
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:01:08 -0400
...http://www.benplace.com/heads/engine_rear3.jpg Remove rockers, pushrods, pushrod tubes, use magnet retrieval tool to lift out the lifter. You might...
Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 21:02:57 -0500
...I've seen engines with so much crap on top, there were imprints in the crud where the rockers moved. If this is the...
Re: [syncrolist] Pauter Ratio Rockers: Installed and Working?
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 09:32:21 -0700
...I ended up installing 1.25 rockers instead of the 1.4 Pauters, and measured and cut my own pushrods. steve@syncro.org wrote...
Re: Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 06:20:46 EDT
...Spraying in the two holes in the rocker panels only reaches the insides of the rocker panels, not above UNLESS the top of the...
Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 07:53:44 -0700
...If you are looking for zero clearance, > > you just wiggle the rocker back and forth while slowly > > tightening the adjusting screw. When the rocker...
Help me find a RUST-FREE split camper
Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
Tue, 02 Jan 96 16:59:42 EST
...Of course the floors and rockers are gone, but the frame has some pretty bad damage, and very recently I noticed that the driver...
what motor parts interchange???
Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
Tue, 17 Dec 1996 02:15:50 GMT
...two motor? as far as heads,pistons,altenator,water pump,flywheel,rocker arms,valves,oil pump,lifters, etc. im not to worried about the...
Re: Our beloved digifant
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:46:47 EDT
...Turbo, K&N filter, Jacobs ignition amp, Platinum +4 plugs, ratio rockers, and Mobil 1?? Maybe I'll just overlook the fact that my...
Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:30:04 -0600
...IF you adjust them two turns in they NEVER make noise. > the TPI of the adjustment screw working though the rocker arm ration > puts...
bent pushrods... overheated...
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Tue, 9 May 2006 16:59:12 -0700
...How do you bend a pushrod? Seized rocker arm from overheating and then non-seized cam still pushing up those lifters.... he asked me...
More Power to the Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 13:57:07 -0700
...2) Change to a higher flow LEGAL CAT with a 2� ID 3) Add 1.25 ratio rockers. Suggestion: CB Performance 1.25 Rhinos...
Re: Hazard lights
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Tue, 7 Nov 2017 18:49:40 -0800
I shot some contact cleaner in my rocker switch worked it a bunch works great now Ed Sent from my iPad > On Nov 7...
2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:58:51 -0500
Now that I've driven subject for 1,000 miles or so with satisfaction, learning as I go about timing, rocker arm adjustment, compression...
Re: Van idle over winter
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 21 May 2011 08:09:12 -0500
...84 Westy back from a shop after having seam rust and > rocker panel attention, plus new paint. But since the guy was a little...
Austin Vee Dub bad motor #2
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 May 1996 02:19:46 -0400
...tin, 17mms holding the motor inetc., except the nuts holding the rocker arms on, which were too tight. I only checked the torque on...
It's smoking! Help!
Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:01:23 -0600
...The motor has less than 3k on it, and I adjusted the (hyd.) rockers one full turn past .006 last week. It's still...
Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Nov 2002 to 26 Nov 2002 - Special issue (#2002-1375)
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:43:31 -0800
...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: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:33:23 -0800
...all that gas? I couldn't feel any obvious > play at rockers. (valves closed) > > Also hinky; oil pressure switch not connected. And I can...
Re: removal of weight from flywheel and cam lift
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 13:24:56 PDT
...were already > going to use 1.25 ratio rockers?? The use of the ratio rockers helped to increase bottom end torque to offset the...
Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:42:24 -0400
...If you leave the original, stock rocker switch in the "on" position, and use only the touchless switch to operate the light, the brightness...
Re: Anyone know of a good Westy LED ceiling light they like?
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:03:03 -0400
...superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/pivoting_rail/185-pivoting-led-rail-light-integrated-rocker-switch/1230/ > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7892381...
Re: Please help my 81 Vanagon live again :(
Historical mailing list - david kao
Tue, 10 Dec 1996 21:35:54 -0800
...If it doesn't turn still then you might need to remove head caps and remove all rockers. Then all valves will rest on...
Re: getting paint off LP tank?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:17:43 -0400
...paint, then after another week, I sprayed it with an asphalt rocker panel coating stuff. I re-sprayed the fittings with asphalt spray again...
Re: Syncro Westy on Ebay in Baltimore
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 14:11:00 -0400
...It also has spnet some time near the bay, and has some serious rust in the left rocker seam area, unless it has been...
Gas smell in Oil months after using Magical Mystery oil Please help.
Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
Sun, 11 May 2003 11:41:46 -0700
...years ago who never drove it) has the Berg 1:4 rocker arms, Australian chip and 16" wheels. I�ve been getting poor mileage...
Re: Vanagon motor modifications
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:43:18 PST
...I counterweighted the crank, increased cam lift and duration, 3 angle seats/ 2angle valves valve job, 1.25 ratio rockers, cromoly push rods and...
List of stuff for sale in Vallejo
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Apr 1995 18:49:22 -0700
...Stock rockers. Deep sump included. 30mm Melling oil pump blows most filters to pieces. Even if you fix it, it should never be driven...
'56 Kombi Progress Report
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Mon, 7 Nov 1994 22:06:00 -0800 (PST)
...I'll be a journeyman bodyman by the time I'm done, though :) I went ahead and ordered inner rockers from Das Bulli Haus...
Re: ECU and 85 Vanagon??
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:01:01 -1000
...Have been on the list for about three weeks now and have been following the thread about the ecu, ratio rockers, etc. Particularly enjoyed...
Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:02:42 -0500
...In the > parts > computer at Pep Boys they were listed for a Nissan pickup! The > ratio rockers > and pushrods can be sourced from any...
Aussie Wasserboxer Hot Rodder (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Wed, 6 Nov 1996 11:37:09 -0600 (CST)
...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: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:49:36 -0500
If you get a decent rebuild, with a few mods which are reasonable at the time, like .090 cam, ratio rockers, possibly a new...
Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:20:09 -0700
...Also, most use reed valves so there are no cams, lifters, rockers, etc. That is why they are so light. Dennis
Re: Loud Ticking In engine after sitting for 3 months
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:34:12 -0600
...More expensive but easier is to pull the rocker arms and pushrods, then pull out the tubes with a big pair of pliers. Remove...
2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 23 May 2017 19:04:25 +0000
...Adjuster Lash Cap Kit | Valve Adjusters By MightyMerchant v5.1 Hardened lash caps with corresponding rocker arm shims to protect your valve stem tips. | | | |
Re: JT's Magic Bus Update Part Deux!
Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
Thu, 7 Sep 1995 21:45:45 -0500 (CDT)
...the same Bus that is getting the new cargo floor sections, rockers, and outriggers. The mounts look like they were physically removed when one...
evaluating/storing an engine
Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
Wed, 13 Dec 1995 23:23:04 -0500 (EST)
...I have been advised to remove the rocker arms to prevent some valve springs from sitting compressed. It has no oil in it. Any...
Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:54:45 +0200
...These injectors are activated over rockers from the camshaft, and can manage pressures of up to 2000 bars. Take a look at http://www...
Re: Wow--150hp engine (snicker snicker)
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Wed, 13 Mar 2002 01:01:36 -0500
...pushing 150 HP what with the stump pulling cam, dual webers, rockers, larger pistons, ported heads, yada, yada, yada.... So, 150 HP out of...
Re: Got Panels?
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:35:08 -0400
...I ended up getting two fenders from cip1 and a rocker panel and a rear corner from Bus Depot for reasons of availability and...
Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 7 Mar 2018 09:13:48 -0800
...That is, the other between rockers takes the stock location and adds to it. That makes sense to keep packaged like that to me...
Re: How much power can a stock FI make?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sat, 17 Nov 2001 19:06:14 EST
...Another benefit is the better controlling of heat, >>>ratio rockers The ratio rockers increase low end power and overall power. Making the ports bigger...
'57 Kombi(realone)FS~cheap
Historical mailing list - rusty vanbondo
Sat, 30 Mar 1996 12:01:48 -0700 (MST)
...front floor -rusted rockers both sides Call "JK" at 713-523-1033 (any time) To get the this price you have to mention the...
Performance...any ideas?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 23:59:14 -0500
...He also has the ratio rockers, and I'll do that too. Other than that, I have a K&N oil filter, run synthetic...
Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:53:19 -0800
...If the rockers aren't installed there will be compression or vacuum suction in all four cylinders, making turning extremely difficult. Try removing the...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:37:55 -0600
...I'm sure he will > show the proof on the dyno for the ratio rockers as well. But - > No mention of his complete new...
Re: 2.1 WBX Noise Is?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:54:25 -0700
...the valve covers... .... > i've seen a damaged push rod and rocker a time or two. > > since it's one place that's really...