Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 4+: 60 results shown for Rocker arm.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:33:37 EDT
  ...I have a counterweighted crank, bigger cam, lightened flywheel, mildly ported heads, performance muffler, hi flow K&N air filter, ratio rocker arms, Rhino...
• fatigue crack
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:48:36 -0700
  Hi everyone, I just noticed a small crack in one of the rocker arm support bearings (one that has the hole for the stud...
• Re: --Help Cant find a CAM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:30:41 -0700
  ...I plan to go with CB Performance's 1.25 rhino rockers and feet with a solid rocker arm. I have found a muffler...
• Re: Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 12:37:56 -0700
  ...If you really want to go the extra mile remove the rocker arms so all the valves are closed to keep moisture from condensing...
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 01:12:00 +0000
  Hi Blake, I love a mystery!!! If the pushrods are centrally seated(see Bentley caution) in the lifter and rocker arm, no "adjustments" are...
• Re: The Half Lilley?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 00:22:38 EDT
  ...Valve cover removal Ratio 1.3 rocker arms Solid rocker arms Swivel valve adjusting screws. Cromoly push rods Cut to fit. Match stock push...
• Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 02:08:27 EST
  ...oil flow) >-Increase cam lift and overlap >-Added ratio rocker arms >-Rhino swivel rocker feet >-Lightened valve train 65 percent: Chromoly push rods (the...
• Re: High Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:16:03 PDT
  ...46:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >derekdrew@rcn.com writes: > ><< When rocker arms are properly designed to not wipe against the > > valve stem (such...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:10:30 EST
  ...the TPI of the adjustment screw working though the rocker arm ration puts the lifter EXACTLY in the center of it's travel..where...
• VW Trends On 10 percent HP Increase With New Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 14:00:20 -0400
  ...Well, Fast German Auto of Santa Clara, California has a set of 1.25:1 rocker arms that will give a boost in performance...
• Valve adjust jam nut...why so difficult to find one
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:35:00 -0700
  ...Seems my rebuild has 1.9 rocker arms and not the 2.1. So I need a 9mm-1.0 instead of the 10mm...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 13:06:51 -0400
  ...I can pop them out without too much effort. ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Oh Oh! yes, you can replace them without removing the heads (just the rocker arms...
• '73 1700 rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 1994 11:50:58 -0400
  ...1) The outside rocker arm on cylinder 3 is unusually close to the valve. So close that the tip of the adjustment screw is...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 10:38:21 -0500
  ...one side of port) > > 5) CB Performance solid rocker arms. > 6) CB performance 9mm Rhino rocker swivel feet. (Stock are 10mm but not swiveled...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:16:24 -0800
  ...You do have to remove the rocker arms to get to the bottom head bolts. Making sure your pushrods are correctly seated when installing...
• lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - Susie Ingham
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:20:51 -0400
  ...We took of the outer cover and looked at the rocker arms. The second arm from the back on the passenger side can be...
• Re: sounds like bad valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:30:56 -0500
  ...Remove the rocker arm shaft assemblie. Remove the push rod on the offending lifter. Remove the splash shield on the underside of the cylinders...
• Re: Sticky or noisey Tappets
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
  Mon, 29 Aug 1994 11:56:27 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...do this, then the mid '70s could > be slid out after rocker arm removal. So why furchrissake do I have to pull > the heads...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT1
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:12:38 EST
  ...ROCKER ARM: 1.25 ratio IF you DO NOT PLANT TO ADD THE AUSSIE POWER CHIP: I would use the 1.25 ratio IF...
• Re: Question about engine storage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:33:48 EDT
  ...to coat everything,put the plugs back in, , then remove the rocker arms so that all the valves will be closed and no tension...
• Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 11:19:40 -0700
  ...one side of port) 5) CB Performance solid rocker arms. 6) CB performance 9mm Rhino rocker swivel feet. (Stock are 10mm but not swiveled...
• ECU CHIP AND ROCKER UPGRADE (Dennis Haynes on...)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 14:23:07 -0400
  ...combination, I believe the greatest Horsepower increase is from the >ratio rocker arms. Not only does this method increase lift, but it also >increases...
• Re: WBX Mods Graph
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 12:38:31 EDT
  ...rockers with a 9 mm adjusting screw) you can dramatically increase the valve guide life. **attached is a picture that shows the rocker arm...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 9:21:58 MST
  ...the long bent wire that goes in with the rocker > arms seems to press up against them inside the rocker box, but is this...
• Re: Stripped thread, oh no follow up
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:02:29 -0800
  ...stripped the threads on one of the > studs that holds the rocker-arm assembly in place -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:58:06 -0600
  ...removed and replaced by simply removing the valve covers and the rocker arm assemblies! you do NOT have to remove the head!! unca joel
• Re: 84 Westy needs new engine
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:29:59 -0800
  ...After tightening each head bolt about 1 complete turn with a > torque wrench it was time to reinstall the rocker arms. ... I would > recommend...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 20:20:42 -0400
  ...one side of port) > > 5) CB Performance solid rocker arms. > 6) CB performance 9mm Rhino rocker swivel feet. (Stock are 10mm but not swiveled...
• Austin Vee Dub bad motor #2
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 02:19:46 -0400
  ...tin, 17mms holding the motor inetc., except the nuts holding the rocker arms on, which were too tight. I only checked the torque on...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:28:17 -0700
  ...Ken Wilford wrote... > >> Some people think you are talking about the rocker arm covers (valve >> covers most people call them) and are wondering why...
• Re: Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:00:42 -1000
  ...The following have expressed interest in getting the Pauter ratio rocker arms: Mick Kalber Derek Drew Peter Buettner David Katsuki Are their any more...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Feb 1995 14:21:26 -0400
  ...fun, set the valves on a Triumph Spitfire, engine running, gauge in one hand, screwdriver in other, everything blurred by the rocker arm movement.
• Re: push rod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:14:27 -0400
  ...Also, David gives excellent advice on the reinstallation of the rocker arms and pushrods. Hope this helps. Rick Koller
• FS '85 1.9l engine
  Historical mailing list - Russell Harrel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 17:30:35 +0000
  ...Needs new heads...two loose valves on each side and strange wear patterns on the rocker arms.. It only has about 65,000 miles...
• Gowesty Lash Cap Set for Valve Adjusters?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:41:37 -0800
  ...found any long term issues with these caps and-or the rocker arm shim effectively reducing the length of mount studs? Thanks, Neil. -- Neil...
• Dreaded Orange Drips on Driveway..............
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 17:56:57 EST
  ...to my surprise the drops appeared to be coming from the rocker arm cover. This is all on the passenger side. I haven't...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 21 May 2017 12:21:30 -0700
  ...This is done with the rocker arm installed, using light pressure to hold the rocker in place until you feel the push rods are...
• Re: 80 Westy & Emmissions
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 15:06:40 -0600
  ...One rocker arm would affect one cylinder. He recommends pulling the rocker train and doing a leak down test..looking for a dropped valv...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 08:38:45 -0700
  ...one side of port) > > > > 5) CB Performance solid rocker arms. > > 6) CB performance 9mm Rhino rocker swivel feet. (Stock are 10mm but not swiveled...
• Re: hydraulic problem
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 15:01:02 -0500
  ...i can move the rocker arm of the intake > valve of cylinder #1 about an inch. the spring on that valve doesnt move, > what...
• Re: chronic flat lifter
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:12:51 EST
  ...Before you start removing rocker arms in search of a queefed out lifter, dump some MMO into the crankcase and go for a ride...
• Re: WBX Mods Graph
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 12:31:52 -0700
  ...rockers with a 9 mm adjusting screw) you can dramatically increase the valve guide life. **attached is a picture that shows the rocker arm...
• Re: Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 16:04:29 -0500
  ...Pauter ratio rocker > arms: > > Mick Kalber > Derek Drew > Peter Buettner > David Katsuki > > Are their any more planning to add the ratio rockers? > > Are their...
• Re: valve clearance
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 14:35:12 -0400
  ...seem to find an > awnswer . ... > > what is the valve clearnace between rocker arms and > valve heads for 1.9 '84 vanagon > > > > ===== > Dave Vieira > Hamilton...
• 80 Westy & Emmissions
  Historical mailing list - ForestDweller
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 13:27:48 -0700
  ...Apparently, the rocker arm is frozen, caused by overheating?. Assuming I can get an emissions waiver, my emissions mechanic says I'm looking at...
• Hydrolic valve adjustment?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 12:07:32 -0400
  Having replaced a broken rocker arm stud on my 1980 2. litre I proceeded to adjust the valves. I tightened them to take out...
• Re: linkage problems?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Aug 94 10:06:37 ADT
  ...The shift rod piece that sticks out of the tranny about 3 inches fits into a small rocker arm inside the nosecone. This arm...
• AW: I will have a WBX "My Way" or nothing else...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 23:35:51 -0800
  ...Solid rocker shafts Roller tip aluminum high Ratio rocker arms racing valve locks Cromoly cut to fit push rods Cromoly valve spring keepers Counterweighted...
• just helpless me again
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 19:09:59 EDT
  ...They talk about watching the valves and rockers but my rockers are probable so out of whack because of setting the timing and rocker...
• Re: '85 1.9L Lifter Knocking
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:08:40 -0500
  ...To replace the one, take off the rocker arm assemblies, pull out the push rod on the bad lifter, then bend, twist and otherwise...
• Re: 72 & 73 Camper questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Apr 1994 20:39:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...more bolts under the sheet metal above the four under the rocker arms you saw. I just went through major engine work to Bucksnort...
• prices for vanagon fiberglass stuff, seats etc
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:31:53 -0700
  ...250 fiberglass rear bumper end caps 85 ea fiberglass divers side rocker $150 fiberglass piece before slider door 60 fiberglass slider door piece 100...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 26 May 2021 14:47:26 -0700
  I have Marco Mansi injectors and 1.25 rocker arm (previous version of 1.35) on 3 vans. I can confirm the engines have...
• Re: Subject: Leaking valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 00:32:51 -0800
  ...from Gene Berg. > I was told that these were needed to provide additional clearance for > the new rocker arms. Unfortunately they leak like crazy!
• Everyone must read! Re: Valve Noise
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 21:37:54 -0500 (EST)
  ...I > realize that my hydrolic lifters need to be pressurized with oil for them to > correctly "lift" the rocker armes to the correct height...
• Re: '85 Westfalia Engine Dying:II
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:08:39 EST
  ...are twice as expensive and make you have to remove your rocker arm assembly once again. Do it once and do it right! PS...
• Empty Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 01:05:28 -0800
  Oops, I was just putting on the rocker arm assembly and positioning the push rods when I noticed that I had forgotten to fill...
• Hello again and '91 lifter replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 14:03:24 -0400
  ...Anyway, I pulled the valve cover and rocker arms and have found what I think is the problem. Two of the four lifters on...
• Re: perfomance exhaust, etc
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 04:13:09 -0800
  ...I installed the S&S headers, a DynoMax Turbo muffler, 1.25 ratio rocker arms and K&N air filter a couple of years...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 08:56:40 -0600
  ...the rocker arm adjusting screw at one > turn > >down after they just touch the valve stem. > > One COMPLETE turn after the rocker contacts the...