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• half lilley
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 13:00:09 -1000
  ...the 022D ecu, new ratio rockers, push rods, valve covers, and a more free-flow exhaust system. The entire lilley consists of counterbalancing the...
• Re: 84 Westy Hot Start problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 06:58:50 -0700
  ...I made the initial adjustment to the valves according to the Bently manual.(Screw the adjustment screw in until it is touching, and then...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:28:08 -0700
  ...Dennis gave me a precise description of the *correct*, plain 87 C t-stat, which *no bypasses or relief valves* (t-stats that do...
• HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:41:02 -0700
  ...It seems it's flooded and upon inspection there is fuel leaking from the exhaust. Really flooded. None of the shops in town can...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:22:13 -0500
  ...Next is = > GOOD > ported heads (big valve heads with stock ports is a waste of $), > John > you cant do much to change the cam...
• Ratio rockers was (dyno results from Boston Bobs) or true confessions of a gear head
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 09:15:51 -0500
  ...some kind of sampling of the exhaust gases!!!!!!! In the first round of testing the big valve engine made more power cold and made...
• Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:22:13 -0700
  ...As long as there are no cracks you can do a good valve job on them yourself and they will work very well for...
• FW: 85 Vanagon - leaking push rod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Mon, 7 May 2001 15:34:12 -0400
  ...the worst part is the exhaust bolts ... as the rock-shield (protecting the pushrod tubes) is held on by those exhaust bolts. and those...
• Re: Buying the ECU Chip- What version ECU to put it in!! -Works w-no rockers!
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:24:37 -0700
  ...headwork, cam changes and exhaust work (but > to what degree I did not fully explore). Even a three angle valve job > would be a...
• Re: How can I tell if the crankcase vent is clogged?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 20:13:22 -0400
  ...Some > responses said exhaust gases in the oil, but most responses indicated a clogged > crankcase vent. The crankcase vent is the PCV valve isn...
• Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Fri, 26 May 2000 08:58:12 CDT
  ...following used parts for sale: 1. 1.9L Waterboxer flywheel 2. Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector pipe, and cat. convertor. 2.1...
• Re: Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:19:35 -0400
  ...Next the bleed valve is stuck shut. So I buy a new unit from Ken W. Low and behold the two Allan bolt heads...
• Re: [LCML] Stupid Diesel Idea of the day NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 22:14:28 +1200
  ...Critical with any turbodiesel is to fit a FAT exhaust to dump waste heat which otherwise builds-up in the head, with eventually disatrous...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:46:14 EDT
  ...be glad to sell anyone a Quantum TD exhaust manifold ...I have at least two I believe. the 1.9 NA is pretty decent...
• Re: Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:40:01 -0700
  ...for your gauge .. >>> also .. >>> I have never not found 2.1 exhaust valves to not be slightly burnt when >>> taking the heads off for...
• Re: How to Test Compression in Out-of-Vehicle Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 14:56:54 -0400
  ...Not sure if you have exhaust system on or off. This set up (tire on the floor) is designed for the exhaust system ON...
• CIS problems AGAIN!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 19:01:10 -0500
  ...of having the exhaust manifold drilled for an O2 sensor. I've also been told I may have broken a valve spring. It's...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:52:14 -0500
  ...hardened on one throw, the block deck is thicker, the valves and valve seats harder, the oil pump is 15% larger and the pistons...
• Re: Billy won't run
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 11:15:42 -0600
  ...I just replaced the 02 sensor two days ago when I put on the new exhaust system. I'll disconnect it and change the...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:44:20 -0700
  ...But they're sealed and any excess would have gotten pushed out of the way. (but not in way of exhaust & intake openings I...
• Hot EGR?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 22 Jul 1999 07:34:33 -0400
  ...a lot of "cooling" things weren't (like the flapper valve re-direct exhaust pipes, and the #3 cylinder warm air exit at the...
• Rebulding a '74 motor
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 00:08:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The valves are clattering like crazy and it runs horribly. I found an engine from the same year bus at the local junkyard for...
• visit to GEX
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 19:51:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...One head had "VW" stamped in the intake valves (obviously reground, not new) while the other did not. The exhaust valves were also different...
• How Propane Fridge works
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 17:09:16 -0700
  ...The gas stops at the fridge gas valve. Its positioned like this (-) when OFF. Step 2: Now you turn the fridge gas valve to...
• Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:46:59 -0400
  ...On a hunch, I asked them to set the valve lash to zero, cold, per Boston Bob's instructions for the big valve engine...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:30:59 -0500
  ...Theres a > > >valve flap in the exhaust manifold they close and the pistons have to > > >compress air against that on the exhaust stroke. On...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:43:52 -0600
  ...Exhaust Design > > > > > > > > >> Here's a good read with pics on a tuned system. > > >> > > >> > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=270833&highlight...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:53:37 -0700
  ...I usually find at least one exhaust valve > > leaking. > > Then I have a machine shop do a valve job. > > > > And what I wanted to...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 20:20:42 -0400
  ...on the exhaust system flanges at the head (My new exhaust had welds that restricted flow). > 4) Matched port the exhaust elbow and the...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:25:52 -0400
  ...Missing coolant You may have a head cracked in one of the exhaust ports. Pressurize the cooling system and let it sit overnight under...
• RE: 25hp and 36hp Motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 09:37:37 -0800
  ...In the later engines the rocker arms are made at different angles for the intake and exhaust valves. In fact there are many stuble...
• Ottawa recommendation
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 15:32:00 -0400
  ...Wally's seems both honest, and competent, however they haven't done any major work for me yet, just some exhaust work, routine maintainance...
• Re: loud clacking, oil and filter
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 07:34:57 EDT
  ...loud clacking, oil and filter >> Dan, definitely use 20w50 oil and an oil filter with a check valve. The Canadian Tire brand ones are...
• Re: hot chip
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:58:35 EDT
  ...the ECU of my '87 Westy with Boston Bob's Big Valve engine. Can't say if this chip is the same. It definitely...
• souping up the 1.9L or 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 17:08:42 -0600
  ...6) who has done the ceramic coatings on pistons, sealing surfaces, exhaust valves, combustion chamber...how do you like it, does it help keep...
• Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:31:23 EDT
  ...If you add the 1.25 ratio rockers, there could be some increased wear on the valve guides if swivel valve adjusters are not...
• Re: help with function of idle stabilizer(muffler leaks?)
  Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 19:45:29 -0500
  ...Won't this would just evaporate right off a hot exhaust pipe though? Is there a better way? thanks -t Hans Brouwer wrote: > Hi...
• Basic Troubleshooting 101 was: Cranks, won't start
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 13:26:07 EST
  ...in the cylinders for some reason (overheating, dropping valves, improper valve adjustment, rings, etc). 5. Exhaust- When you turn the motor over do you...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:10:44 -0500
  ...Therefore, sealing rings not seated properly, exhaust gasses reached the green o-rings destroying them, allowing coolant into the combustion chamber and out the...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:11:44 EDT
  ...Instructions on the propane system specify that the vehicle is not supposed to be driven with the propane valve open. The reason the refrigerator...
• acceleration flat spot
  Historical mailing list - William Duff
  Thu, 11 May 1995 15:48:47 DST
  ...The car has an after market exhaust system, not like original equipment, but common for VWs. So my questions; Does this exhaust system create...
• FS Various parts found in the garage
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 15:41:03 -0500
  ...Don't know condition - towed the van hom - intake manifold - exhaust manifold - air filter box (top and bottom) - flywheel. Rusty Bay window bus parts...
• Re: oil usage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:42:15 -0400
  ...I think it is due to that 23 piece oil control ring or some loss down the intake valve guides. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 06:50:28 -0400
  ...I have installed and sold many, many of the Dansk exhaust systems and the quality is the best out there. Yes I have rarely...
• Re: Bad valve? Lifter? Help!!! TICK TICK TICK!!
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 12:03:17 -0500
  ...You can remove the valve cover and rocker arms easily. Then the push rods can be pulled out. After removing the bottom shield, the...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:08:48 -0800
  ...I'd say exhaust (metal gasket) (???) > 13) ??? > 14) Exhaust manifold gaskets. No sealant > 15) Pushrod tube seals (inner) Permatex 518 or any gasket goop...
• Re: conversion -Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:01:33 -0800
  ...One head was corroded so bad an exhaust > stud > fell out. Head done with engine in van. Worst part was the exhaust system. > I...
• Re: purging propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sun, 12 Jun 2016 08:46:01 -0700
  ...the bleeder valve for 20 seconds or so, and then > fill the rest of the way. > > I imagine this would exhaust the vast majority...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX-Thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:51:02 -0400
  ...This is a special design as this is actually being used as a mixing valve. None of these should have a bypass or bleeder...
• Re: ?motor deal
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 00:00:37 -0700
  ...crackless than i was planning on replaceing intake and exhaust valves > and guides install new head gaskets and such and be on my way...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 22:21:39 -0700
  ...something with the valve--no? > > > > > > On an unrelated topic, my rear main is really leaking badly and dripping > > > onto my exhaust. Since these things...
• Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 18:04:57 -0400
  ...exhaust rattle, removed cat, ceramic insert is in 10 pieces, couldnt find replacement on sunday, so put back together. Went for a ride, valve...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:38:38 -0400
  ...Many cars use an EGR valve to recirculate the exhaust gasses into the engine during part load conditions. This dilutes the mixture with an...
• Re: What's considered good compression on a 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:06:50 -0800
  ...and I find many waterboxer exhaust valves leaking. I almost always do a minor valve job at least with a head gasket job. there...
• Re: Diesel verse gas?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 24 Jan 97 10:19:21
  ...wrote: >Tonya Pope writes: > > I'm not sure where the 'black exhaust' really comes from, but I had a >The mechanic at Lehigh Valley...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:03:01 -0500
  ...Either on the firewall or on a bracket connected to some of the valve cover nuts, probably. Firewall would be easier and "cleaner" but...
• Re: doing more brake jobs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 00:19:06 -0400
  ...Some larger engines close the exhaust valves and some now even use hydraulic retarders in the transmission. As for using the brakes on downgrades...
• Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:18:50 EDT
  ...The entire exhaust is all welds, from front to back. problem #2. The muffler and cat both have leaks from the top, where my...
• Re: A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:18:40 -0700
  ...you know a valve is leaking there. if you take those valves out ...you see roughness on the exhaust valve faces usually. ( then you...
• Re: finding TDC
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 11:23:57 -0500
  ...I know there is a trick like popping the left valve cover and watching the valves open/close. Something like just before #3 exhaust...