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• Re: ECU Chip 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:39:43 -0500
  ...the intake guides are to short and prone to wear and the valve springs are not heavy enough Bob Donalds http://www.bostonengine.com
• 85' Westy 1.9L slowly dying
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 21:41:46 -0600
  ...I'm going to pull off the valve covers tomorrow and check out the valves and springs......hopefully #3 has a broken spring Otherwise...
• Re: how does this work?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:09:56 -0500
  ...the valves, but I cannot get this thing to compress the springs enough to put the keepers back on. Got all these valves to...
• Re: WOLF FLIES
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 18:11:32 PDT
  ...fuel to the valve quicker. Plus the adjuster is more sensitive to vacuum loads. and tell about the H&R SPRINGS: My 88 Wolfsburg...
• Gear driven, timing belts, chains, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:58:14 -0700
  ...valve train..One tower shaft driven gear between the cylinders with some kinda linkage to both open and close each valve...no springs.. And...
• Re: 86 westy overheating issue
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:15:15 -0400
  ...We used this to replace valve springs without taking the head off but i think it will work in this application as well. Make...
• Re: Should I get a valve job?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 21:24:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...to see how well the valves are seating, but I believe you will have to remove the springs and retainers. No big deal. If...
• Re: Gear driven, timing belts, chains, etc. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:46:58 -0400
  ...valve train..One tower shaft driven gear >> between the cylinders with some kinda linkage to both open and close >> each valve...no springs.. > >Yep...
• performance engine question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 1995 22:29:00 -0400
  ...The Heads will have 39mm intake and 32mm exhaust valves all with heavy duty springs. My question is, will my compression ratio be all...
• Re: bad mechanic???
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 11:30:27 -0700
  ...On a 4k rpm rev, the valves floated. Bent 6 valves. Disassembly & inspection showed 8 of 12 valve springs severely weakened. That's what...
• Re: Zero valve settings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Apr 2015 08:49:11 -0400
  Sometimes a valve job is not done right. After the seats amd/or valves are cut the springs need to be shimmed to compensate...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 08:39:52 -0500
  ...I've not experienced the custom valved Bilsteins of > >>> GoWesty so I can't comment on personal experience. However, their > >>> description of their valve...
• Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:53:02 -0500
  ...2 muffler brackets with straps Springs - get your lowrider on: 4. Set of Vanagon Carat springs. Came off a fairly clean '89 GA Vanagon...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:21:08 -0400
  ...No flap, no anti-drain back valve. The spring loaded valve you see inside the filter is the over pressure valve. All filters have...
• Re: Leaky Valve? 85 1.9L Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 31 Jan 2015 09:58:34 -0500
  ...Often when heads are rebuilt the seats and/or valves get cut and the springs are not shimmed to match so low seat pressure...
• Re: Lifter observation.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:16:14 -0700
  ...and tends to stop at a point when none of the valve springs are deeply compressed. If you shut off when cold, the internal...
• Re: Air-Lift Installation
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 22:45:34 -0600
  ...It is a vast improvement over the springs alone. Now if you were to add a onboard compessor, with leveling sensors, at each back...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 18:04:21 -0500
  ...the lifter springs are too strong or the valve springs are too weak. I have been scratching my head about this for some time...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 12:10:49 -0700
  ...see how beat up the rocker arm screws are where they contact the valve stems. the valves stems should be hard enough material that...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:35:05 -0800
  ...At least two things are important to set the valves. The valve springs and the valve lifters are working against each other and what...
• Re: Koni or Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 09:56:55 -0600
  ...What you do is compress the shock so the pins in the top engage the valve in the body. You can mark the top...
• Re: oil pressure light(F)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 01:01:22 -0700
  ...How are those valve springs doing? How fast will it go in 4th? ;-) Per
• Running on tap water - didn't work!
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:09:00 -0400
  ...Ceramic sleeve valve engines also allow things such as no valve springs and operating at temperatures far in excess of anything currently running as...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:07:02 -0400
  ...when I open the >bleeder valve, the piston moves back into the cylinder away from the >shoe. Close the bleeder, it moves back out...
• I am selling some Vanagon parts at the Manassas Bug Out 53 see you there...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 23 May 2003 15:33:22 EDT
  ...1 Used 88 Vanagon GL VW fuel tank - non - Syncro 2 Used AMC heads - needs valve job 1 set used 88 Factory lower springs...
• Re: Handling + Stopping?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 10:22:29 -0400
  ...However if you break it down you are getting 4 Bilstein shocks that are valved to go with the springs plus the springs. Bilsteins...
• Re: 2.1l vacuum readings?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 21 May 2009 22:27:08 -0600
  ...High-speed vacuum readings that change may be a result of broken or tired valve springs, while low engine speed vacuum readings tend to...
• Re: Problem with local service shop (vancouver, BC)... slight rant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:40:44 -0500
  ...You will need a compressed air source, a fitting for the spark plug holes and a tool for compressing the valve springs and removing...
• Sticking throttle (long)
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:48:29 -0800
  ...The springs on the shaft that attaches to the throttle valve looks dry and rusty. Here is what I've done to limited or...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:46:59 -0500
  ...You haven't said that you've removed the > springs to check the valve-stem-to-guide clearances/ wear and cleaning of > carbon deposits...
• Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:19:09 -0500
  ...2 muffler brackets with straps > Springs - get your lowrider on: > 4. Set of Vanagon Carat springs. Came off a fairly clean '89 GA Vanagon...
• RE: Vanagon-Bug Motor Parts (shared)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Fri, 2 Dec 1994 9:10:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...The heads use stock valves, stock inner valve springs, and Scat outer springs. The case uses a windage tray, Melling oil pump, 009 distributor...
• Anyone got a sacrificial PDSIT 2/3 carb?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Feb 1995 14:21:20 -0500
  I rebuilt my carbs on the weekend, and found out why they're called springs. The Bypass Air Cut-Off Valve (on the left...
• Brakes squeel
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sun, 13 May 2001 11:55:46 -0400
  ...Specifically, the springs and retainers that hold the center of the shoe. Lots of pad left. Drums are fine and flat without grooving. Didn...
• Re: best new heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 14:37:53 EDT
  ...They come with new valves and new valve springs. Just FYI. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 New Phone (856...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT1
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:12:38 EST
  ...lighter than stock, reduces the weight stock valves push eliminates the need for heavier springs 1665 Rhino 1.25 Ratio Rockers $119.95 1642...
• Re: Lowering a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:07:59 -0500
  ...Lowering a Syncro > > Carl Hansen wrote: > > > Git springs from a CARAT version Vanagon. They is shorter. > > And they wont fit up front, actually if...
• Re: Speed bleeders? Not me
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:03:19 -0700
  ...into the ball valve seat or a spring fails. The bleed-quality is depending on those little balls and springs being able to give...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:29:26 -0700
  ...a valve cover is a valve cover, sheesh. and guess what's under them !!?..................the valve and the valve springs, and the rocker arms...
• Re: Demographics
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 03:06:14 -0400
  Hi Scott Another Michigander! I live in Harbor Springs, ( about 50 mi s. of the bridge) . I didn't realize that anyone else on...
• Re: Cylinder head question
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 18:42:22 -0500
  ...Now my question is since the valves, valve springs and the rest of the cylinder head check out OK should I just get the...
• refitting propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:55:58 -0800
  ...Is there a big chance of leaks?? My fittings seem tight, am just wondering about the valve (open/close valve), as well as fill...
• Re: 86 westy overheating issue
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:25:07 -0400
  ...We used this to replace valve springs > without taking the head off but i think it will work in this application > as well. Make...
• Re: AMC Heads (My views)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 17:51:09 -0400
  ...They confirmed that they do get the AMC heads bare into their warehouse and then install the valves, springs, etc. He said that they...
• valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 19:49:53 -0700
  Hi, I've been talking to my brother-in-law who is a Austin-Healey man about adjusting the valves on my vanagon. He...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:32:06 -0800
  ...there are about 9 holes bored through the aluminum > valve > body that have springs and pistons in them. The object is to remove the...
• Re: Pushrods - Their Purpose?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 17:45:03 -0400
  ...The valves push back b/c they have strong springs holding them closed, so as the camshaft continues to rotate they push everything back...
• Need Head for Jetta
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 16:22:42 -0800
  ...Camshaft, Lifters, Valves, Springs All parts are from a 1986 Turbo Diesel Jetta As some may remember, this is from my friends jetta that...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 23:15:08 -0400
  ...Rockers seem tight on the valve springs on the exhaust valve adjustment screw I only need to do #1 and #2 because I only...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 15 May 2012 07:49:40 -0400
  Alistar, Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are not going to use the engine for a while...
• Re: Zero valve settings
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 6 Apr 2015 19:14:11 -0700
  ...Zero valve settings Sometimes a valve job is not done right. After the seats amd/or valves are cut the springs need to be...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 May 2005 18:06:20 -0500
  ...Usual fix is Mann or Mahle oil filter ( they have stronger springs on the relief valve and hold the oil in the engine galleries...
• Air Lift Results
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 20:49:15 -0500
  ...The bags lay inside the springs sideways ! I thought this arrangement was unusual, so I phoned Air Lift, and was told that this is...
• Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:19:01 +0000
  ...I would imagine that the roundly-despised auto-stop valve would be something with the usual autostop features--springs, a valve, valve seat etc...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:47:22 -0400
  ...I've not experienced the custom > >>> valved Bilsteins of GoWesty so I can't comment on personal > >>> experience. However, their description of their valve...
• Re: Gear driven, timing belts, chains, etc. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:30:11 -0700
  ...valve train..One tower shaft driven gear >>> between the cylinders with some kinda linkage to both open and close >>> each valve...no springs.. >> >> Yep...
• Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:58:11 -0500
  ...2 muffler brackets with straps > > Springs - get your lowrider on: > > 4. Set of Vanagon Carat springs. Came off a fairly clean '89 GA > Vanagon...
• Re: performance mods for wbx
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:26:06 EDT
  ...for heavier valve springs. When you increase lift you also need to increase valve spring pressure to keep from going into valve float, but...
• 89 westy fs. 11K. 60K miles.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 16:17:54 -0700
  ...Head Gaskets and Valve Job, New Brakes all around. Located in Colorado Springs, CO. If you know of anyone interested in a clean machine...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:49:24 +0000
  There is no reason that springs need to be done as a set of four. In fact it acceptable to change 1 as long...