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Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 18:03:16 -0500
...I'd pull the valve covers, make sure all the adjusters are in place/the rocker-arm shafts are bolted down, and the pushrods...
Re: 28.8 MPG
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 18:41:04 -0700
...The shaft is tight, > seals are new and soft, no defects that I can find. > > > > PSS If you do not believe me, come and...
Re: Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:33:48 EST
...Complete body refinish using ICS Base/Clear Urethane, Titian Red (original), primer-sealer, primer, some minor repair, rocker guard all around up to trim...
Re: Vanagon Olympics [was: Robbed !]
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 13 Feb 2002 02:45:01 -0600
...A bent input shaft results in disqualification. > >Diesel crankshaft bolt removal: >------------------------------- >Remove a stuck crankshaft bolt from a Vanagon diesel engine with the >engine...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 15:35:49 -0400
...Not drive shaft, I should have stated crank > shaft....I appreciate correct verbiage as well. As they say in the birding > world, you're...
Re: Failed Crankshaft seal yet again
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:47:28 -0600
...Instead, the pressure moved through the crankcase, then to the pushrod tubes the to the rocker covers, there it blew out the rocker cover...
Re: Wolfie mods
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:09:44 PDT
...cromoly: "cut to fit" push rods, retainers, racing valve locks, 1.25 Rhino ratio arms with Rhino swivel feet, solid rocker shafts. Lessens valve...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 13:10:08 -0700
...Not drive shaft, I should have stated crank > > shaft....I appreciate correct verbiage as well. As they say in the > birding > > world, you're...
Re: Failed Crankshaft seal yet again
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 4 Jan 2006 23:46:31 -0700
...Instead, the pressure moved through the > crankcase, then to the pushrod tubes the to the rocker covers, there it > blew out the rocker cover...
For Sale: single swivel seat and misc VW stuff new and used
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:41:27 -0700
...VW part # 113 301 155 Fits some if not all Vanagon with standard trans, maybe autos too? Output shaft pilot bearing New in bag...
Re: "green" cars (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 22:52:40 -0600
...There have always been spark plug insulators, after all, and don't forget water pump shaft seals, catalytic converter pellets and monolithic cores, and...
FS (2) '80 Westi's Sacramento
Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
Fri, 27 Feb 1998 05:53:51 -0800
...A little seam rust on the panel on the driver's side, vertical joint and at the rocker. Hit a deer, so front slightly...
Re: Strange Clutch Problem
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 23:42:26 -1000
...Well after much checking the front diff, vc, drive shaft, etc. we finally figured out that the noise was coming from the transmission. Took...
Re: 28.8 MPG
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:08:27 -0700
...The shaft is tight, > seals are new and soft, no defects that I can find. > > PSS If you do not believe me, come and...
Re: Oil Pressure observation.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:43:47 -0400
...Neither the Waterboxer or the inline engines use ratio rockers or small lifters with cam shafts that are only surface hardened so the pressure...
Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 22 May 2000 13:04:33 EDT
...Solid rocker shafts the eliminate the stock wire rocker arm retainers (That can break) I took intake, exhaust and oil pump and eliminated any...
Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
Historical mailing list - Skip
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
...I discovered that the machine shop had installed the distributor "drive shaft" 90 degrees off. With the help of thesamba (and a 1/4...
Vanagon Specifications Sheet
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
...7.5 (10) - Step 2 30 (40) - Step 3 37 (50) Rocker Shaft-To-Cylinder Head Nuts 20 (25) Exhaust Flange-To-Cylinder Head...
FS: 87 Syncro Westy Weekender (sorry for the long post)
Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:14:21 -0600
...because i was going to put in a drive shaft decoupler and a solid shaft replacement still on the wish list) -New rear axles...
Re: Vanagon Olympics [was: Robbed !]
Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:25:34 -0800
...A bent input shaft results in disqualification. > >Diesel crankshaft bolt removal: >------------------------------- >Remove a stuck crankshaft bolt from a Vanagon diesel engine with the >engine...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:58:12 -0500
...Not drive shaft, I should have stated crank >>> shaft....I appreciate correct verbiage as well. As they say in the >> birding >>> world, you're...
Re: Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:02:18 -0700
...Yes, Vanagon connecting rods can and do > fail along with the cam shaft and cam bearings. But I would not just say > that at...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:28:25 -0700
...Then the community can tell you if you're off your rocker or right on target. Oh - and like someone else mentioned - tell us...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 20:49:53 -0400
...Not drive shaft, I should have stated > > crank shaft....I appreciate correct verbiage as well. As they say > > in the > birding > > world, you're...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:08:44 -0700
...Then the community can tell you if you're off your rocker or right on target. > > Oh - and like someone else mentioned - tell us...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:26:50 -0600
...You might add a separate backup light like mine to your rear bumper - and wire through the new buss, with a rocker switch near...
Conversions and common sense observations
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:04:39 -0700
...Modern engineering has pushed this up to 2.3 or so with the use of pneumatic or hydraulic engine mounts, counter rotating balance shafts...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -0500
...This consists of removing the rocker assembly, reapplying pressure to the offending cylinder, and using a soft faced mallet to strike the tip of...
Wolfgang's Killer 16" Tire Rsh--part 3
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:06:24 -0500
...There is to be also 14"er with the long rocker ex factory<br> ?!<br> <br> The wheel arches in front limit, if...
Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
Historical mailing list - Ben
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:41:38 -0400
...Also most DOHC 4 valves are simpler >than SOHC 4 valve which usually require rockers or oddly shaped lobes to >achieve, and the SOHC...
Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:56:58 -0400
...Also most DOHC 4 valves are simpler than SOHC 4 valve which usually require rockers or oddly shaped lobes to achieve, and the SOHC...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Jan 2021 03:27:57 +0000
...The top studs/nuts will leak externally but the lower ones under the rocker shafts will go into the oil. Hope this helps. Dennis...
Re: The pin goes in
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:47:17 -0600
...I'd recommend that you replace the $0.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
Historical mailing list - benoit
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:01:52 -0400
...Also most DOHC 4 valves are simpler > >than SOHC 4 valve which usually require rockers or oddly shaped lobes to > >achieve, and the SOHC...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:15:35 -0700
...The top studs/nuts will leak externally but the > lower ones under the rocker shafts will go into the oil. > > > > Hope this helps. > > > > Dennis...
Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:12:51 -0500
...clearance, that clearance is a leak between the pushrod and the rocker shaft. Oil analysis will tell you if you have a bearing problem...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:55:47 +0000
...The top studs/nuts will leak externally but the lower ones under the rocker shafts will go into the oil. Hope this helps. Dennis...
Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 19:54:40 -0500
...clearance, > that clearance is a leak between the pushrod and the rocker shaft. > > Oil analysis will tell you if you have a bearing problem...
Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 20:03:46 -0600
...clearance, > > that clearance is a leak between the pushrod and the rocker shaft. > > > > Oil analysis will tell you if you have a bearing problem...
Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
Engine Case and bearings
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:13:55 -0500
...I have seen the oil pressure galley plugs blown out and the drive tab on the oil pump shaft sheared off. If the oil...
Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...Larger intake and exhaust valves are actuated by the usual rocker arms and pushrods and the intake and exhaust passages have been reshaped for...
Re: oil pressure -- next round
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Thu, 17 May 2007 22:49:22 -0700
...Anyway I ordered more new parts from busdepot like oil pump dist drive shaft, dist drive gear, oil cooler, cams pushrod tubes and other...
Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:38:40 -0800
...clearance, >> that clearance is a leak between the pushrod and the rocker shaft. >> >> Oil analysis will tell you if you have a bearing problem...
Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
...I'd recommend that you replace the $2.75 rocker arm adjusting screws if the show any wear at all. If you do the...
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Historical mailing list
12/10/95 10:27 PM
...OK Not-OK Steering play? Does shaft move at all? Why? ___ _____ Is anything broken? Torn? Patched? ___ _____ Brake pedal feels right? Smooth? Firm? ___ _____ Carpets OK...
for you early busers: a little entertainment ... (kinda long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 01 Jun 94 12:50:33 CDT
...He went right after the big nut that holds the generator shaft to the fan, and had the thing on the bench in three...