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• Re: (Was) Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh?
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 17:27:07 -0800
  ...have > some windshield frame rust and some rust inside the left rocker panel. > While I have some things disassembled I need to get these...
• Vanagon Body Construction
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 07:12:55 -0500
  ...why was it necessary to make the Vanagon body with so many small pieces welded together? Especially the rear wheel arches and the rockers...
• Re: added performance
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 21:36:33 -0600
  ...The exhaust with ratio rocker's, some computer magic, a balancing act on the spinning components, some porting and polishing on the intake and...
• Re: pumping up lifters after head job...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:32:27 -0500
  ...Loosen rocker screw, turn back in until slack is taken up, then tighten additional 1-2 turns. Tighten lock nut. Repeat for all 4...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:43:15 -0600
  ...If the rockers aren't installed there will be > compression or vacuum suction in all four cylinders, making turning > extremely difficult. Try removing the...
• remove your van's hatch plugs and caulk your westy filler ports!! DO IT.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:16:34 EDT
  ...water takes the path of least resistance to escape, so it seeps thru the drivers rocker seam, and breaks thru to the ouside leaving...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 7 Mar 2018 12:19:32 -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...
• Advice on how much my van is worth...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 10:51:10 -0800
  ...aluminum fabricated intake nozzle for AFM, large cone K&N air filter in original air box section with custom mount high ratio rockers: 1...
• Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 20:33:03 -0400
  ...Berg 1.4:1 ratio rockers Port / Pollish the heads Header / muffer I'd like to keep it pretty simple and close to stock...
• Re: Fwd: Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 01:36:11 PDT
  ...In the engine, I changed only the cam to >a >slightly bigger lift and duration increase and added ratio rockers. The >rest >is basically...
• half-lilley becomes quarter lilley
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 17:29:43 -1000
  ...Did the Pauter 1.5 rolling rockers, cromoly push rods, k & n air filter, and quad tip plugs... but to complete the upgrade, the...
• Fog light set up and switch used.
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:42:12 -0500
  ...Earlier this year I scored a 2 position rocker VW fog switch. I was going to wire the front ones into the 1st switch...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 10 Mar 2018 18:48:53 -0700
  ...That is, the other between rockers takes the stock location and adds to it. That makes sense to keep packaged like that to me...
• Dyno place found!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 09:09:57 EDT
  ...Sycnro dyno test, at the wheels, to promote the 1.4 rocker and chip upgrades. Therefore I do not feel that I need to...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 07:02:12 -0800
  Engine S&S Headers w/silver coating Dynomax Turbo Muffler w/2" tailpipe 1.25 ratio rocker arms Bolt-on polished aluminum valve covers...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 22:38:29 -0500
  ...BTW- someone mentioned buying and restoring? I just sold a 83.5 w/ rocker rust and a frozen engine up to a guy in...
• 1.9L still a problem child
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:26:49 -0400
  ...i still need to find someone to let me borrow a tool to measure the lift of the cap on the rocker arm to...
• Re: Wannabus seeks advice (semi-long)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 12:46:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...Sliding door a problem, rockers rusted. But it spoke to us. It said, "Take me home and I won't let you down." We...
• Pertronix causing problems with emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 09:41:13 -0700 (MST)
  ...Every time that I adjust the valve, within 5 minutes of running the engine, the rocker arm starts to tap again. I have adjusted...
• Dometic fire alert - errata
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 09:10 -0600 (MDT)
  ...wire to run to the second available "on" terminal on the rocker switch. Now for the semi-humorous explanation of why I thought the...
• Re: 87 Wolfy Running Rich, -Idle Stab Removed, AFM checked, O2 New, Temp2 New, and on and on...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 May 2001 21:55:54 -0400
  ...Camshaft is geardriven from crankshaft, operates valves through hydraulic lifters, pushrods, rocker arms. d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon...
• Re: Push rods change?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:11:10 -0700
  ...Is this the same on the water > cooles engines? Can I just take off the rockers and > pull the push rods out? Can I...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 10:19:53 -0500
  ...Various parts = Lifters, Rocker Arms, Valve Stems, Pushrods, valve seats. Check out .006 on a feeler gauge, it's about 1/2 as thick...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:39:31 -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...
• Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 May 2021 16:37:41 +0000
  ...Ratio Rockers: This kit appears to be first rate. The result is more lift and a slight change in duration, overlap. The feel is...
• Vanagon Disaster Prevention
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 08:03:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...Taking off the valve cover while the engine was running and prying on the rocker arms a bit the noise went away when I...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:03:37 -0600
  ...type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed) > > > > Remove > > the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push > > rodss,push-rodd tubes...
• Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:30:22 -0400
  That's an excellent point, though obvious by the amount of exhaust valve rocker arm deflection if on the exhaust stroke. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Propane Tank Woes - 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 06:06:53 EST
  ...have it sandblasted, coated with POR-15, then top coated with rocker guard. If it is leaking you can get new tanks from most...
• Re: sigh..... lifter adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:07:32 -0700
  ...In the case of a not-pumped up lifter that's in the engine, I adjust the rocker until the lifter is just making...
• Arrgh!! Do I use the cylinder head shim, or not??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 May 1999 16:24:45 -0700
  ...how critical is it to maintain the "original", "factory" distance between the top of the head (the point where the rocker arm pedestals touch...
• Re: 80 Westy & Emmissions (+hybrid question)
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:53:07 -0600
  ...Apparently, the rocker arm is frozen, caused by overheating?. > > Assuming I can get an emissions waiver, my emissions mechanic says I'm > > looking > > at...
• Re: Instrument dash lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:29:48 -0400
  ...wrote: > > Make sure the thumbwheel brightness adjuster directly below the light rocker switch is rotated fully to the left for brighter, or to the...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 18:21:06 -0700
  Thanks for that info Dennis. Before applying it, I did think that some excess black RTV might break loose into the intake tract but...
• Re: advice needed-rebuilding engine
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Feb 95 11:32:09 PST
  ...If you can afford it, replacing cam/rocker/lifter completely to get up to another 10 years of engine life is possible. Get a...
• Head Repair continues
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 18:33:50 +0000
  ...Some of the push rods have more play than others when I push on the bottom of the rocker arm. Does this mean I...
• Re: 85 Westy - need more POWER
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:16:55 EDT
  ...Their response suggested an exhaust header system, high ratio rocker arms, Bosch Platinium +4's, and a K&N air filter to get a...
• Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 05:15:52 +0000
  Chris (JordanVw@AOL.COM) asked - >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> why do the Canadian westys have the exterior electrical outlet down low by the rocker panel, and have a...
• Vanagon Wieght Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 10:59:46 -0500
  ...The rocker panels will be scraping the asphalt clean, or polishing the tops of the wheel wells. RC ---"Typically, the Westies have room for...
• Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:54:14 -0400
  ...I don't care if it's a rocker, rotary or toggle switch, > just that it'll mount on my dash somewhere!!! > > Any suggestions...
• Re: WTB: blank for dash switch hole
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:20:18 -0700
  ...https://www.banggood.com/Wendao-MTS-103-AC-125V-6A-3-Pins-Toggle-rocker-Switch-ONOFFON-SPDT-10pcs-p-1060402.html?rmmds=search&cur...
• Pushrod STUCK? 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - James B. Morris
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:29:25 -0500
  ...So I removed the rocker assembly this weekend and found that I have a pushrod that is literally stuck and I cannot get it...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 18:19:53 EDT
  ...Heads Cam Exhaust Crankshaft Flywheel Fuel pressure regulator Lightened valve train Ratio rockers Use of synthetic oils Friction reducing coatings Throttle body Match porting...
• heaters
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 21:53:14 -0500
  ...Cold days, snowy days, salty days, rusty bus...Soon enough the nice bus has extra ventilation in the rockers, wheel wells, floors, etc and...
• Re: Check out this Syncro (Resale value)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 16:41:19 -0400
  ...seems like something's bound to give someday. > > Wow, twice as many horses as my chip/rocker modified WBX... hard to > imagine! > > mick > hilo...
• Re: South African Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 23:16:12 EDT
  ...i also had to trim the mudflaps down with a dremel because i have fiberglass bumpers/rocker trim and they were designed for metal...
• re. saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 21:53:38 -0700
  ...why do the Canadian westys have the exterior electrical outlet down low by the rocker panel, and have a built-in power cord instead...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:59:03 +0200
  ...I would pop the cover, wiggle the rocker arms...pushing in on >the valve...if it pushes in....it's the lifter. There should...
• buncha replies all rolled into one ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 08:49:59 CDT
  ...you took the rocker arm assemblies off ... and there was this dippy little spring wire that "held" the tubes in place. see if you...
• Re: Timing on rebuilt engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 May 1999 14:24:25 -0700
  ...You will have to detect with a dial indicator or by feel that the lift is starting at a rocker arm at the specified...
• Re: Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:44:45 EDT
  ...Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual > > Hey Vanagon Experts, > > What is the purpose of the rocker switch in the lower right side of...
• Small Changes to the WBX that add up to a REAL HORSE POWER INCREASE...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 11:55:05 EST
  ...air filter 1 or 2 Add light weight roller tip ratio rockers and stronger push rods adds @ 10 Change to quad tip plugs adds...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:00:19 -0400
  ...various parts just expand and consume that .006. >Various parts = Lifters, Rocker Arms, Valve Stems, Pushrods, valve seats. >Check out .006 on a feeler...
• Custom Bumpers and Spoilers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 08:44:48 -0500
  ...The skirts that go along each side of the van, below the rocker panels, are a bit more rudimentary than the molded plastic ones...
• Order of the dyno testing...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 23:52:06 EDT
  ...20Wx50 oil, stock rocker arms, steel push rods, standard fuel pressure regulator, non-synthetic transmission oil, lightened flywheel. Tuning step one: (Listed only parts...
• Re: stopping a slight oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 21:44:17 -0400
  ...Take off the valve covers and remove the rocker assembly. Remove the pushrod from the culprit tube. Use a pair of pliers to carefully...
• Re: Increased WBX displacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:57:28 -0700
  ...Bostom Bob big valve heads, cam, ratio rockers,etc with only 700 miles on it after total rebuild. After 700 miles I swaped it...
• Re: Vanagon Westalia luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:44:38 -0400
  ...How long might it take for them to quiet down? I think I adjusted the rockers well, and there isn't any slop. Any...
• Bent Valve Part II
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 18:30:59 -0400
  ...I check the valves and found the #4 intake push rod longed between the rocker and the cylinder head wall. The rocker was not...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 21 May 2011 06:29:52 -0700
  ...84 Westy back from a shop after having seam rust and >> rocker panel attention, plus new paint. But since the guy was a little...