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• Re: rear window defogger switch ('87)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:48:06 -0600
  ...the two lites? I understand only the little >> one in the rocker switch. And why the connection coming >> from the emergency flasher switch? And...
• Re: Eurospec conversion , ($800 or $5000)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 00:28:59 EDT
  ...your engine and upgrade the performace with the ECU chip and rocker upgrade kit from Kyle Wade from www.volks-motorsports.com . For about...
• RUST HOLE
  Historical mailing list - Joel D Shortlidge
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 10:39:49 -0500
  Well without a sign it happened! My brother was poking around the right front rocker panel right behind the front jacking anchor and he...
• Re: What to clean engine parts with?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 11:22:26 -0500
  ...What to clean engine parts with? What should I clean my engine parts with? My rocker arms are black and one is cacked with...
• Re: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 12:09:12 -0700
  Isn't that the ejector seat button on the 007 Ltd German edition? Nah - those flat plates are pretty flimsy. It probably just got...
• Re: problems after head swap in '84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Wed, 29 May 2002 18:06:49 -0700
  ...Set the valves to zero lash (rockers just touching valves). Engine would not idle, and some clatter. Reset to two turns in per Bentley...
• FS: '84 GL in OKC (NO RUST) $500 OBO
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 10:51:58 -0500
  ...The body is in very nice shape with ZERO seam, rocker or sill rust, and only a couple of superficial dings. The body's...
• Re: propex heater problems
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:48:10 -0400
  On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 11:16 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote: > Turn the rocker switch left to begin the start...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 23:14:21 -0500
  ...Loose rockers, clogged pump inlet screens, worn pumps are just some of the things that can be corrected if given some indication of there...
• Re: 1990 waterboxer heads - a popular topic....
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 17:52:27 EDT
  ...I would first take the rocker arms off on that side and inspect the ends of the exhaust valves. Mine were starting to mushroom...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 06:14:23 EDT
  ...To refurbish tank should be sand blasted, sprayed with rust converter, epoxy primered, rockerguarded then top coated with good quality epoxy paint. Cheers�� Frank...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:23:11 -0700
  ...They were not open at all, based on the > ability to pull the rocker arm back off the stem, on both of them. Not...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 23:12:23 -0600
  ...Put the rocker shaft > in without push rods and use a lever to operate the valves to check for > free movement. A stuck one...
• Re: Leaky exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Chris Venama
  Wed, 04 May 94 15:37:55 CDT
  ...to the valve heads and could warp them or destroy the rocker arm cover gaskets, causing the oil to run out...NOT GOOD. There...
• Re: Kyle Wade ECU chip and rocker upgrade
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 07:31:31 -0700
  ...I found too many people worrying about the price of the Chip, "why shouldn't I buy the Rockers only etc. For me to...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:14:04 -0600
  ...On Monday I got it to a garage and first thing spotted was a rocker box gasket bulged out sufficiently to let oil out...
• Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Fri, 1 May 1998 10:39:41 +0800
  ...Install 1.25 rockers. 1.40 ratio rockers may decrease reliability. > > > >3 Balance and blueprint engine --I always do it! > > > >4. I like the...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 12:20:34 EST
  ...nuts on the rocker arm stand, valve adjusting screw nuts, nuts on rods, case bolts, etc. The WBX engine is based on a T1...
• Valve Adjustment during head installation?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:09:13 -0700
  ...I took off the rocker arms to access the head cap screws. I've pretty much got everything assembled. I just need to put...
• Re: Need engine work in Little Rock/Memphis
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 May 2003 13:37:59 -0700
  ...One rocker shaft lookslike it wasn't getting oiled. Stan On Sat, 24 May 2003 10:27:04 -0600 "George Thorburn" <thorgk@accesscomm.ca...
• Re: Gear driven, timing belts, chains, etc. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:46:58 -0400
  ...Some kinda linkage?? How about two rocker arms, one opens, one closes, both running on the same camshaft, so they can't possibly get...
• 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 18:12:30 -0700
  For anyone else checking head nut torque..... This '88 was (is) slated for an engine swap so felt I had "nothing to lose" by...
• Re: '72 door problem
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 08:37:05 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I know you can get replacement metal for the lower door track; rocker panel assemblies are also available. Anybody ordered replacement panels for this...
• Re: Flywheel Lightening
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 19:51:17 PST
  ...Install a walker turbo muffler, 1.25 ratio rockers with swivel rhino feet, Chromoly push rods, free flow air filter- K&N, other, depending...
• Value of a '66 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 13:53:46 -0700
  ...Poptop in a guy's front yard, it's got some rocker rust and surface rust but is pretty much all original...And it...
• ECU Chip 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 06:24:28 -0800
  ...stock FI and bigger valves (and I assume same for ratio rockers) How does thepower chip address this? thanks, looking forward to some good...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:56:58 -0600
  ...Yes there are ratio rockers and Web cams, counterbalanced cranks and big valve heads ............. but I never (seldom) hear of anybody busting loose with...
• Waterboxer Power vs transplants
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 06:31:04 -0800
  ...58 hp Rockers and Chipped 128 ft lb. 94 hp 90 ft lb. 66 hp Lilly's (low guess) 143 ft lb. 104 100...
• Re: Considering an engine swap for the past decade, but WBX just keeps going
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:13:38 -0800
  ...the internet conversations over how many turns are required at the rocker arm screw, who knows if something as "simple" as the valve adjustment...
• Re: Boston Bob & Bentley, WOW.
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 May 2000 14:45:39 -0400
  ...You back off the rocker nut until it clacks, wait to see if it will pump up more... Once you found the quiet point...
• Re: Separating heads from cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 23:33:09 -0700
  ...Remember that the rockers are already off, since we're removing the head - if the rockers are off, the valves are closed. -----Original Message...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Oct 2018 16:16:47 +0000
  ...cover bolts, water pump bolts, oil pan bolts, drive shaft bolts, rocker arm adjustment nuts, carburetor studs. -65°F - 300°F (-54°C - 149...
• What is a 1965 Westy worth?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 95 17:53 CDT
  ...It is complete, runs, needs clutch/brake work, has holes in the front floor, has rocker rust and needs new canvas/seal for the...
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 07:19:35 -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: 1972 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 23:12:45 EST
  ...The more complicated construction of these vans (three piece rockers, hollow dog legs, chassis crossmembers, etc.) means they are tougher to repair than Vanagons...
• Stranded listee
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 14:18:48 -0600
  ...It seems that Jason's new engine from Jake raby has broken a rocker stud and pulled the other. Does anybody know anyone in...
• Re: engine noises
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 18:58:34 -0700
  ...For all the other cylinders and the intake on #1 when you push down > on the rocker arm to act on the pushrod you...
• Re: Got the wrong Vitrifrigo!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:11:34 -0600
  ...http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/Vitrifrigo I put a little 12V rocker switch up there with it to control the 12V from the battery...
• Re: clarify .006 on lifters
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 10:13:11 -0500
  Walt I would start with an inspection of the the rockers arms when the engine is cold looking for broken wave washers and to...
• Re: Vanagon Cover?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Tue, 15 Aug 2017 23:17:45 -0700
  ...move the rope enough to wear into the paint on the rocker panels. One thing nice is the 4 year warranty. Into the second...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio--easy solution
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Denton
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:41:33 PDT
  - Simply install a DPDT (double pole, double throw) rocker switch somewhere, I put mine in the dash next to the radio. Hook up the...
• Re: Cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 06:31:00 -0400
  ...I did paint them both sides > with rubberized undercoat/rocker guard before installing them. > > Cheers > > Frank Condelli > '87 Westy & Lionel Trains > <A HREF="http...
• Re: New Email and Dyno update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 09:26:04 -0700
  ...The clip on valve covers give the LARGER THAN STOCK ratio rockers and BIGGER LIFT on the cam ROOM to operate without hitting the...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:25:56 -0800
  ...remove the valve cover on the right head. >> Watch the rocker arms for cylinder #1 (the one at the front of the >> car on...
• Engine Log
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 20:36:24 -0700
  ...Even though I had the engine _up to pressure_ on the stand with a drill, in the car without rockers or plugs, then again...
• Re: Dashboard lights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Richardson
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 01:46:55 -0500
  ...As a new owner of a 91' multivan, I pulled the dashboard hood off to fix a rocker switch (the hazard switch) which seems...
• FS: '86 double cab in Long Island, NY
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 19:44:05 -0400
  ...anyway the truck is beige with minor surface rust by rockers. the truck is a real crowd stopper for originality. i also have full...
• Re: Rust prevention behind Westy appliances
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 21 May 2000 08:20:28 -0700
  ...Rust prevention behind Westy appliances > Hello Volks > > I just had the passenger side rocker panel and lower side panel replaced on > my '90 Westy...
• amc heads / soft valve problem ??
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 14:00:47 -0500
  ...The rocker would hit the valve spring assembly. Some of recent posts about soft valves and thinking about this and having recovered from the...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:37:54 -0500
  ...The Rocker arm shaft bolts were hollow, they broke, I put a Ford drip oil system inside the valve cover and booted it out...
• Re: Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:12:31 -0400
  ...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: diagnosis--blown piston ring?
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:45:37 -0700
  ...is this enough of a test? maybe i should pull the rockers....? oh well, sad as this is, 180k miles still seems like a...
• Re: FI mixture adjust?/ Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 18:50:03 -0600
  ...I have a rebuilt 2.1 with 1:2.5 ratio rockers, is there >>anyway that these could be causing the problem? And if...
• 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 08:06:37 -0700
  ...heads, new pistons and cylinders, reground 2.1 OEM cam, rebuilt rockers, new lifters, rebuilt Boston Bob rods and new oil pump. 2.1...
• Re: Need center panel sheet metal from SF Bay Area junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:41:53 -0700
  ...sheet metal behind the drivers door-- below the windows to the >> rocker panel. Anyone know of a good donor in a Bay Area junkyard...
• Re: Vanagon Westalia luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:57:17 -0700
  ...How long might it take for them to quiet down? I think I adjusted the rockers well, and there isn't any slop. Any...
• Re: 125 HP Wasserboxer Ghia
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  19 Dec 1995 09:28:09 EST
  ...of >the standard hydraulic tappets), chrome moly pushrods and bolt-up >rocker shafts. The engine is topped off with a pair of Dellorto 45...
• 71 camper advice
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 11:24 EDT
  ...minor), behind both front wheels in the wheel well and the rockers are very ugly. It starts right up, but burns alittle oil. The...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 20:42:07 +0100
  Jerry Granito wrote: > In a message dated 1/13/00 08:26:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, > lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: > > << You are correct...
• Re: Empty Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 10:51:26 -0600
  ...Empty Lifter Oops, I was just putting on the rocker arm assembly and positioning the push rods when I noticed that I had forgotten...