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• Re: valve adj. 90-2.o
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 23:39:13 -0500
  ...The stock 2.1L WBX engine has a valve lifter issue fondly referred to a the "WBX Lifter Syndrome". The hydraulic lifters, sometimes when...
• Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:08:25 -0400
  ...Lifter should expand and take up slack, hold valve open slightly. Watch valve. In a minute or two it should let valve close. If...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 23:26:45 -0500
  ...Noisy Valve lifters I just fired up my 87 Westy after two weeks in chilly Boise storage with no lifter noise. Maybe this is...
• Lifters don't compress ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 27 Feb 2016 00:39:12 -0800
  ...Took the ‘oil pressure relief valve’ out and can’t find anything wrong. Had to use the lifters without any turn on it. Now...
• Re Re: Hydraulic valve lifter noise on '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 19:25:50 -0700
  The lifters need to be replaced with new ones. Don't be tempted to buy rebuilt. 022 109309 LIFTER-HYDRAULIC 1Y 21 _________ 10.00...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Mar 2003 - Special issue (#2003-294)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 20:52:17 -0800
  ...valve adjustment question While my web site is down I will email my info on lifers to all that ask preloading the lifters can...
• Valve Lifter Removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:44:56 -0700
  Is there a special tool for removing valve lifters? I have been trying a magnet, but it is not strong enough. I was adjusting...
• Two turns to set valves?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:10:27 -0800
  ...Does not that make the valve open that much more? Or the lifter would compress that much? In that case it can be anything...
• Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:04:50 -0700
  ...Lifters at 50 > > degrees. > > > > For your situation here, it's not hard to check the compression, > > Or observe the valves being opened and closed...
• Re: Two turns to set valves?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 21:02:39 -0800
  Hi, when a lifter is pumped up, it's pretty clear when the rocker screw touches the valve stem. That is the point at...
• More info on; Lifters don't compress ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 28 Feb 2016 17:32:24 -0800
  ...Took the ‘oil pressure relief valve’ out and can’t find anything wrong. Had to use the lifters without any turn on it. Now...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed-Valve lifters and adjusters.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 May 2014 08:40:16 -0400
  ...If the lifter is not pump up the piston in it will be worked as the valve is opened and closed. As the valve...
• hydrolic lifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Doug Mahone
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 19:44:27 -0500
  ...In the past when I have done an initial valve adjustment the lifters were a little spongy. This time several of them held their...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 12:19:15 -0500
  ...You should check the valve adjustment. There are some that set up the lifters with no preload or some actual lash, (play). Last year...
• Re: Hydraulic Valve Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 08:48:02 CST6CDT
  ...You must wait > 1/2 hour or so before starting engine to let lifters bleed down. so does "properly" mean lift all the valve...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:03:54 EST
  ...will REALLY pount stuff (lifters, valves etc) "till it touches and in two full turns..this centers the lifter "piston" in it's bore...
• Re: Bad valve? Lifter? Help!!! TICK TICK TICK!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 13:00:35 -0500
  ...Bad valve? Lifter? Help!!! TICK TICK TICK!! Thanks all for the info on the drain plug... I now have a real problem! TICK TICK...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 23:42:12 -0500
  ...Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters? > Yah, that makes sense. > > I haven't adjusted the valves (preloaded) yet. Since > it's likely air is...
• Re: Valve lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Mar 2015 23:56:24 -0400
  ...Valve lifter > > How would one positively identitfy a lifter that refuses to pump up? > > I have a bad one and need to replace it...
• Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 11:54:48 PST
  ...Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation >Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 13:28:47 -0500 > >Richard Bias wrote: > > > > All, > > The whole thing about adjusting to...
• Re: clarify .006 on lifters
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 08:14:25 -0500
  ...lifters with air in them can hold the valves open when the engine warms up, lower the manifold vacuum at idle and shorten valve...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Ted Baird
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 02:48:46 +0000
  ...Noisy Valve lifters Sitting for long periods often contributes to noisy lifters for a little while after you start it up. I have also...
• Re: Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:24:44 -0500
  ...There has > > been no report of lifters failng because of valve adjuster lash > > (clearance) my own van has run this way for 2 years...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 07:56:33 -0500
  ...Did I adjust my valves/lifters right? > After a partial engine rebuild on my 1984 1.9L about 5,000 miles ago, I > decided...
• Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 15:17:10 -0400
  ...The lifters seem firm, pushrods are straight. Now what? Set to tdc #1 and adjust valves in just until contacting? Then turn main pulley...
• Re: Tight valves!
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 07:27:46 -0600
  ...About 200 miles from home, had the idle valve stick wide open, collapsed a lifter, plugged the idle valve and limped home 20 miles...
• '86 Valve job question - details
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 14:07:32 -0400
  ...Re: '86 Valve job question - details Well, I am NOT a mechanic. But.... Could it not be just noisy valve lifters? Many people suggest...
• Re: Quick intro and a question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:37:35 -0800
  ...if your engine has hydraulic lifters, yes, regular valve adjustments are not required. They push rod screws are adjustable when you have hydraulic lifters...
• Re: Noisy Lifter - to replace or not?
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 15:24:48 -0800
  ...I assume it is caused by a leaking > > hydraulic valve lifter. > I thought about replacing all the lifters on spec, but wonder if > anyone...
• Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:29:43 -0400
  ...Lifters at > 50 > > > degrees. > > > > > > For your situation here, it's not hard to check the compression, > > > Or observe the valves being opened and closed...
• Re: lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:47:39 -0600
  ...bad lifter,pushrod or a bent valve best to do a compression check on that cylinder to rule out a bad/bent valve then...
• Re: Valve Lifter Removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:08:58 -0700
  ...Valve Lifter Removal tool?> To: kewsps@HOTMAIL.COM> > Yes, the pushrod tube does have to be removed first but you can get the > springloaded...
• Re: Boston Bobs history of vanagon hydraulic lifters and the bentley book
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 13:32:21 -0500
  ...He had adjusted the valves per bentley (just touch and then tighten 2 rounds) . He had not changed or removed the lifters. I found...
• Re: weak engine power after van sits - recently changed lifters
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:12:27 +0200
  ...If I > start the van up the next day, the power is fine and there is less > valve clatter. > > I recently changed 2 lifters...
• Re: Lifters Again
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:30:27 -0400
  ...either the valve spring will start to compress meaning that your lifter is pumped, or the other scenario is that you will see the...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 23:42:35 -0800
  ...You will see the lifter push the valve open slightly. Turn engine to next cylinder and repeat. After all are adjusted wait an hour...
• Re: New lifter valve adjustment schedule?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 22:45:52 -0400
  ...New lifter valve adjustment schedule? Is this in the Bentley? I had the lads at the local shop drop in new hydraulic lifters all...
• Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:39:01 -0700
  ...high oil pressure forcing the lifters to hold the valves open, giving no compression. ( Scott's initial suggestion!) Mechanics suggested cause: additive he'd...
• Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 May 2012 11:07:22 -0700
  ...If the lash (gap) is too big, the valve doesn't open far enough and you get poor running and valve clatter. BTW, on...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:34:52 -0700
  ...When I have noisy lifters I first treat the oil with a 'hydrualic valve lifter cleaner. CD-2 is one brand. I've had...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:04:56 -0500
  ...If you can't use the hydraulic action of the lifters because they hold the valves open just enough to kill the compression, then...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:43:00 -0500
  ...You will see the lifter push the valve open slightly. Turn engine to next cylinder and repeat. After all are adjusted wait an hour...
• Re: stuck lifter
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 13:31:15 -0400
  At advance auto , ect, there is a product called valve medic. It is a solvent thae loosens lifter crud a enough to get them...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 19:14:41 -0800
  ...lifter there is a gap at tdc but with > the > > hydralic lifter the valve is set slightly open at > > tdc???? Is the valve riding...
• Re: Why are the lifters so hard?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:19:29 -0400
  ...working on the engine, because the lifters got pumped up so hard, I had to adjust the valves to zero turn. If I just...
• Re: Noisy lifter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 07:08:51 -0700
  ...noisy lifter. > the stuff is "petro chemical" brand Tune Up. > Quiets valves and lifters > dissolves harmful deposits. > DIRECTIONS To tune and free lifters while...
• I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:10:13 -0500
  ...the valves as i know now that i have solid lifters (i know Vanagon lifter, i hope that Bus's hydro lifter are the...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 09:35:09 -0500
  ...half a pump just doesnt do it in other words the valve inside the lifter needs the full travel of the lifters internal piston...
• Re: Valve/tappot clatter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:21:47 -0400
  If any valve adjustment is needed they were not adjusted right or something is failing. The proper set up of the lifters has no...
• Re: jump!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 10:47:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...hydraulic lifters and > setting the valve timing. I got a friend to turn the engine giving me the > opportunity to view the valve train...
• Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:00:16 -0400
  ...seen only one bad lifter, so the average is very good. But, i have seen way to many bad valves adjustment! So bad that...
• Re: Valve Lifter Removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:05:14 -0700
  ...Valve Lifter Removal tool? Not sure if this applies to vanagon, but my previous misutbishi...pressurized the cylinder and removed easily. Just don't...
• Re: Valve Cover Gaskets and Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 15:55:17 -0400
  ...regards to the lifters and valve covers. On two previous occasions (both during sub-freezing temps), one of the lifters had collapsed, causing a...
• Hydraulic valve lifter noise on '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Capra
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 16:52:24 -0700
  ...I have tried different oil viscosity's, adding valve lifter treatments, including "Marvel Mystery Oil". Nothing really seems to help much. I've been...
• Re: was: Valve Adjustment NOW: Hydraulic
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 21:04:29 -0400
  ...These are not great in number. > >Mark Drillock > >Mark McCulley wrote: >> >> All Vanagon engines, both air-cooled and waterboxers, have hydraulic valve >> lifters. >> Tim...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:51 -0700
  Setting lifter adjustment to 0 turn the lifter will not be able to self adjust to take up the valve clearance when the valve...
• Re: Boston Bob & Bentley, WOW.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 16 May 2000 09:48:18 -0400
  ...It may be that the air in the lifters expands when the engine warms up and keeps the valves from closing. when the valve...
• Re: Adjusting Valves 78 Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 11:59:13 -0500
  ...The solid lifter valve train can gain clearance as it warns up and the hydraulic can loose clearance. We could argue the reasons all...
• Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 18:30:20 -0500
  ...Oil must be draining out of lifter and isn't coming up to pressure, so too much clearance in valve train. Blah blah blah...
• Valves lifter knocking
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Gallant
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 15:21:57 -0500
  ...to be the valve lifters that are empty. Is there any solution to prevent that? how can I fill the lifter again? just by...