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• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 00:27:04 -0400
  John Anderson wrote: > > >I'm interested in what happens to the longevity of the engine. It's > >not rocket science...more power, same basic...
• Vanagons, bus, Campers for sale
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:16:53 EST
  ...hydraulic , rustfree rockers and doglegs 500 bucks obo '74 Westfalia deluxe poptop camper California car (still has Cali plates) yosemite yellow, 4spd, only 70k...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 12:51:43 -0700
  ...where I can find and purchase a Used but good > condition rocker arm > or assembly as it looks like #1's intake was wearing...
• Re: lifter noise
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 08:41:49 EST
  ...I removed and throughly cleaned the rocker arms and push rods (spraying through them with brake cleaner) and put it all back together. Since...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 09:40:15 -0500
  ...During the gasket replacement I had to pull the valve cover gaskets and was impressed with the clean valve covers and rockers. I changed...
• RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 21:23:34 PDT
  ...15 degree bend down -Solid rocker shafts -Cromoly Push Rods cut to fit -1.25 ratio Rhino rocker arms -Rhino swivel feet -Aluminum clip...
• Re: Hot rod Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 14:03:58 PDT
  ...I also planned to run 1.25 ratio rockers. The use of the ratio rockers helped to increase bottom end torque to offset the...
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 10:57:18 -0600
  ...re torque the rocker arm stands. #4. Examine the suffice of the cylinder head inside the valve cover area for burnt on oil. Burnt...
• Quieting noisy lifters (was: Head gasket leaking. Bummer)
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:23:33 -0500
  ...long time to get permanently quiet again. > The adjustment at the rocker arm screw has to be right of course. > ( an engine guy I...
• 2.1 WBX Noise Is?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:15:33 -0700
  ...Could the noise be caused by a loose set of rockers? Cam? I know it's nearly impossible to diagnose via text but input...
• 80 vanagon Westi ebay ann arbor 500 bones
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:12:30 -0500
  ...Rust is on the drivers rocker. Interior Sticks for looks and smell. Could be put back together with alot of work or if you...
• '54 Deluxe (bus) progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 21:29:05 -0800
  ...I cut off the outer and inner rockers on the driver's (RHD) side, trimmed up the longitudinal frame member on the driver's...
• Re: Mud flap update (NOT the same as US OEM mud flaps)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley (Write Stuff)
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 12:32:45 -0800
  ...just a note - >you have to drill 2 holes in your rocker panels to mount these .. >and, for those of you with '88-'91...
• Troubleshooting Gas Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 19:34:37 -0500
  ...To get it running the rocker switch should be in the center position, the temp control to max... Should the switch on the far...
• Re: Need ECU and Chip Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 22:22:34 -0800
  ...glad they did so. (lilley being the exception since he ratio rockers whatever they are)</P> <P>&gt; </P> <DIV></DIV>&gt;I wish...
• Sway bars
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 13:38:11 -0700
  ...w/2.1 P.S., I've had the 1.25 rockers for about 25,000 miles now in a new engine, and no...
• Electrical Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:18:49 -0800
  ...This is the switch that is a three way rocker with a wheel underneath. The switch turns interior and headlights on, and the wheel...
• Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:55:54 -0700
  ...It's more likely a bad lifter losing its pressure causing the valve tip to be constantly bang'ed by the rocker then smashed...
• Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 21:30:02 -0800
  ...I find this a bit > > > puzzling since some people did report power increases with just ratio > > > rockers. After all, we've all been told...
• FW: Our beloved digifant
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 22:48:20 -0400
  ...Turbo, K&N filter, Jacobs ignition amp, Platinum +4 > > plugs, ratio rockers, and Mobil 1?? > > With the exception of the ignition amplifer (which I...
• Re: sunroof /POWER
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 09:14:09 -0400 (AST)
  ...Just add a rocker switch for open/close. Interior colour is medium brown, so-so colour, has ample mouldings to hold/cleanup headliner cut...
• Re: cleaning engine aluminum
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 11 May 2006 17:17:26 -0700
  ...However it is amazing, will melt away combustion chamber deposits, or 20 years of baked on oil film in rocker boxes, etc, a good...
• 25hp and 36hp Motors revisited
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 10:16:05 -0800
  ...One of the things that I have noticed about the 36hp motor that I have is the rocker arms. The rocker arms are the...
• Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:42:33 -0700
  ...W-100 Lift (1.1 Rocker) .420", Duration 276, Cam Lift .383", Dur @ .050 236, Lobe Cent. 108 W-110 Lift (1.1 Rocker...
• Head replacement... sooo much easier the second time
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:29:06 -0600
  ...Remove the rockers and pull out the pushrods, keeping them in order (even though I'm replacing the lifters, they will mate to their...
• '54 RHD Deluxe update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 10 May 1996 08:44:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the outrigger welded on between the frame rail and the inner rocker. I woulda welded on the rear outrigger, but there was this pesky...
• Re: bra recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 05:36:49 EDT
  ...Between the two grilles and below the lower grille I used rocker guard topcoated with body colour paint. Cheers� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:43:32 -0500
  ...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 - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 08:35:49 -0400
  ...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: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:01:53 EST
  ...ALL engines have weak points..the "fabled" 5.0 ford (302 Windsor) has pressed in rocker studs..you rev it too high? the studs...
• Re: Tight valves!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 08:46:35 -0400
  ...it IS .006" of play between the valve end and the rocker, correct???? I remember some posts speaking of 6 mils, and I'm...
• '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:16:32 -0600
  ...tire carrier=$15, steering column cover=$10, engine components like heads-rockers-intake-throttle body intake boot are up for grabs, interior items like...
• Cause of broken valve?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 10:18:26 -0700
  ...The valve spring is all the way against the rocker arm. So, that leads me to beleive the valve stem is broken somewhere, and...
• Re: cleaning carpet
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:35:44 -0700
  ...I really could use some salt under my rockers too. Cheerio, BenT
• Re: 110-volt Hookup box wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 19 May 2017 08:32:00 -0500
  ...It has > the 110-volt hookup box situated in the lower rocker cover, plus a long > cable that can be pulled out from it...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 May 2009 22:54:01 -0400
  ...That is also why the rockers screws hit them off center. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Aux. heater questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 1994 13:46:21 -0500
  ...Body's not bad (rockers rusty, but all else OK). Starter turns real slowly, 'tho the battery's up. Runs well, steers fair. Should...
• Re: Dressing Up a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:12:21 -0500
  ...dress up things like chin spoilers, ground > effects (do the fiberglas rockers from '88 on fit the older vans?) Yes. They'd fit, but...
• half lilley
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 13:00:09 -1000
  ...by adding the power chip to the 022D ecu, new ratio rockers, push rods, valve covers, and a more free-flow exhaust system. The...
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:46:01 -0500
  ...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: How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 10:13:07 -0500
  Chris Stann wrote I am considering building a 2.1 long block with some minor performance enhancements such as ratio rockers, lightweight valve train...
• Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 08:31:54 -0600
  ...last 6 months: * All Pushrod tube seals replace * Rear main seal * Rocker boxes and seals replaced * Oil change The engine is reported to have...
• Re: Camping tips and tricks
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:48:32 -0500
  ...the 182B.Vent it through a utility box, or down into the > rocker > pannel.Can you tell it is snowing here in Washington today? >
• FS: '72 Westy in Pa for $850
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 00:04:48
  ...seen him work, and he is a very thorough mechanic.) Both rocker panels are rusted out, and the rust below the sliding door must...
• WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:18:44 -0800
  ...Maybe lifters are soft from all that gas? I couldn't feel any obvious play at rockers. (valves closed) Also hinky; oil pressure switch...
• do you know your vanagon is rusting away?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 13:46:29 EDT
  ...got seam rust along the horizontal rocker seam under your fill ports? its water coming in around the fill ports. when westfalia-werke does...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:34:03 -0800
  ...The adjustment at the rocker arm screw has to be right of course. ( an engine guy I met recently said 'half turn after contact...
• Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:24:16 -0800
  ...This means new AMC heads, lifters, 1.25 ratio > rockers, high volume oil pump, bearings, and all parts that need > machining machined and all...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:19:42 -0800
  ...My first car, but no rockers or front beam after a couple years) Besides my wife's Jeep and previous 4-runner, this is...
• Re: About that steering wheel and those seats....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:14:11 -0800
  ...or a poor one depending on which Porsche he had his rocker sitting on. He must work with the same bunch I worked with...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Feb 2015 11:20:00 -0500
  ...Put the rocker shaft in without push rods and use a lever to operate the valves to check for free movement. A stuck one...
• DIESEL valve adj./head rebuild info?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:02:46 -0600
  ...I've done hundreds of valve adjustments of the rocker arm variety, never the bucket-and-shim variety. Any advice on depressors, pliers, and...
• Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:46:28 -0400
  ...I don't care if it's a rocker, rotary or toggle switch, >just that it'll mount on my dash somewhere!!! It will...
• Re: engine recommendations
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:12:02 -0800
  ...I would go for a stronger carb and exhaust, a higher lift rocker arm, and HD single springs on the valves. > >Do you know...
• '68 Westy FS (NICE)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 23:55:24 -0400
  ...From the rockers up this bus is PERFECT small dings here and there, needs polished, chips up front but damn near PERFECT. Now the...
• hotlava@interpac.net... Parts cost...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:11:01 EDT
  ...CB Performance 1919 Racer Spacer $4.95 CB Performance 1665 1.25 Rhino Rockers $119.95 CB Performance 1534 R/A Pads $4.95...
• Re: [Syncro] WBX Mods Graph
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 21:54:56 -0700
  ...I have located my graph tracking performance of WBX stock, and with chip and Gene Berg Rocker mods. I will send it to whoever...
• Re: Relay kit!! SA Grill!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:00:23 -0900
  ...and when I did, it was nothing but a three position rocker switch, with no instructions of any kind. No harness, no relay. The...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 19:39:22 -0400
  ...You drive them out from the combustion chamber side to the rocker side. The guides have a shoulder that bottoms against the rocker side...
• Re: Will loud lifters ruin my engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 10:17:42 -0600
  ...You can swap out for new lifters by pulling the heads, or you can just pull the rockers, slip out the pushrods, take a...