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• Re: Gear driven, timing belts, chains, etc. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:40:33 -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...
• Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:00:12 -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: H&R Lowering springs and Koni shocks
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:20:19 +1000
  ...FS - H&R Lowering springs and Koni shocks I recently purchased an 85 Transporter that had H&R lowering springs and adjustable red Koni...
• Re: Cyl head time longish
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:13:37 EST
  Wade, I have new AMC heads (Spain) that have valves and springs already installed for $395 each. This is the only company that makes...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Won't Start in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 12:50:42 -0700
  ...injector #5, or a clogged > Fetzer valve, worn clutch belt, or wallowed Kuhneutson bushings. > Sometimes the piston return springs get loose in cold weather.
• Re: correct link Re: Air ride suspension for the Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 02:47:04 -0500
  ...The item that Chris posted is a $1250 airbag suspension systems which replace your springs and shocks with a fully height adjustable suspension. It...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Oct 2004 - Special issue (#2004-1025)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 21:33:39 -0500
  ...4 -- 135 There is a moderate amount of fouling aound the exhaust valve springs. My plans are to replace the rings and have the...
• Re: Running on tap water - didn't work!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:10:06 -0500
  ...Ceramic sleeve valve engines also allow > things > such as no valve springs and operating at temperatures far in excess > of > anything currently running as...
• Accel. cable changed, still sticky
  Historical mailing list - �ѻ� Tim Crooks
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 03:40:11 -0500
  ...of the throttle valve. Why are there two places in the first place, are there supposed to be two springs? The Haynes manual I...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:26:06 -0400
  ...I’ve heard mixed reviews from those using either the GW springs and the Schwank springs though the second seem to get more good...
• Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Klun John
  Wed, 19 May 2004 21:07:05 -0600
  ...He rebuilt it with German bearings and sodium filled valves. I've got over 60k on the engine now and I use this baby...
• Re: Battery and oil pressure lights acting wierd
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 9 May 2005 13:48:41 -0700
  ...is turning so fast that the valves start to float at high rpm when the valve springs get tired. A new regulator/brush pack...
• Re: Question on rocker arms...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 22:58:32 EDT
  ...2) There could be a problem with coil bind on the stock valve springs with ratios larger than 1.25. Plus this is the...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 19:39:22 -0400
  ...You can check them for play with a new valve when the springs are out. if you can move the valve side to side...
• Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:16:03 -0600
  ...How much should I expect to pay for just a cleaning? I assume they will have to pull the springs and valves. Thanks, Jim
• Re: Lilley engine - specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:20:15 -0700
  ...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: New Torque Converter-was loss of power resolved
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:58:11 -0800
  Near as I can remember, an automatic runs on a fluidics principle with a set of springs and valves that are controlled by fluid...
• Ratio Rocker Installation Issues
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 17:04:45 -0700
  ...stock valve springs with soft ones and then do all the clearance measurement and spring compression measurements of the inner and outer springs before...
• 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...
• Fwd: Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 11:55:20 EDT
  ...high performance engine (Bigger stroke, bigger pistons, > high flow heads, dual valve springs, full flow oiling, etc.) It's performance > is penalized by a...
• Re: Syncronicity Achieved! (LONG)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 12:34:26 -0400
  ...noticeable during engine deceleration and intermittently at idle >when hot (tight valve? loose tin?) My 87 Syncro has this sound and mine comes from...
• Re: Air lift best rear spring bags
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 18:09:05 -0400
  ...My preference is for the springs from > > Syncro.org (Steve Schwenk). He also sells them through Van-Café. > > > > The Ail Lift springs are a...
• Re: Vanagon lifter noises - adj. hydraulic lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 06:57:11 -0500
  ...some clacking a valve adjustment might be a good idea. It'll most certainly tell you right away if the springs in the lifter...
• Re: AMC Heads (My views)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 18:47:19 -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...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:37:14 -0400
  ...Also, adding springs to the rear to raise the level defeats the rear proportioning valve function which uses the level to adjust pressure to...
• Re: diagnosis--blown piston ring?
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:45:37 -0700
  ...i did pull the valve cover and verified operation while cranking. things looked normal and the valve springs "felt" ok. is this enough of...
• Re: Merry Christmas and a Vanagon question for you
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 07:35:09 -0500
  ...Various valve spring compressors are available to install the springs with the head on the car. I use a lever type that uses the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 12:53:49 -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: Air Cooled Vanagon Won't Start in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 13:59:27 -0500
  ...5, or a clogged Fetzer valve, worn clutch belt, or wallowed Kuhneutson bushings. Sometimes the piston return springs get loose in cold weather. wink...
• Re: Why adjust valves?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:33:59 -0700 (PDT)
  So what I understood from your note is that you normally > have to change all the valves each time you adjust them, > I also...
• Re: flat lifters
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 07:39:38 -0500
  ...my valves and found two that were springy. I performed the > adjustment as though they were stiff- I did not press the springs in...
• Re: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:19:37 EST
  ...While they may raise the rear end in the short term, the springs will continue to fatigue and sag further. New springs are a...
• Re: A/T changes hard
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:43:36 -0400
  ...There are springs and ball bearings and screws that would be easy to lose, and of course there's lots of dirty ATF. I...
• Re: 1.9L cracked heads
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 08 May 1997 00:33:57 EDT
  ...AMC Type 4 Air Cooled 2.0 Heads in that crummy valve springs were used (according to reliable sources, that has since changed in...
• RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 21:23:34 PDT
  ...Combustion chamber, exhaust: (valve, radius, stem, port), piston top and side, sealing surface (eliminate head corrosion problem), entire exhaust system. -Match port complete exhaust...
• Re: another brake saga...aha!
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:58:20 -0700
  Back when we had the good German parts, the rear cylinders had springs in the bore to keep the pistons engaged a bit. This...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:00:02 -0400
  On my Subaru Westy I'm running Koni adjustable shocks, Addco swaybars (1" front, 7/8" rear), standard springs and 215/65x16 tires (Michelin...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 21:48:00 -0800
  ...them for play with a new valve when the springs are out. > if you can move the valve side to side much they are...
• New German 2.1l Heads!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 18:26:44 EST
  ...heads! So you can get brand new KS heads with springs, and valves already installed for $395 each from me. KS always is top...
• Re: True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to $216!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:24:03 -0500
  > 1.9 Water Cooled Vanagon '83-85 (Bare) 240.00 232.00 216.00 > (Same as above) Complete with valves & springs 280.00 272...
• Re: Manifold vacuum specs?-Leak down testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 23:26:36 +0000
  ...If the lifters are not noisy, it is unlikely they are a problem unless you excessively high oil pressure or weak valve springs. Dennis...
• Re: warm idle prob.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:28:35 -0800
  ...On top of the throttle valve there is an array of springs and levers. The main throttle return spring is helical and is located...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:03:34 -0700
  ...You haven't said that you've removed the > springs to check the valve-stem-to-guide clearances/ wear and cleaning of > carbon deposits...
• FW: [Syncro] Radical Spring Calculations
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:38:13 -0400
  ...sounds like the springs may not settle an exact amount.) Spring rate is also very important. The shocks are valved for a specific spring...
• 86 Quantum Wagon FS/T: nearly free
  Historical mailing list - B P
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 14:06:44 -0500
  ...drums, pads, springs, e-brake cable, rear shocks(Boge) rebuilt Bosch alternator within 2000 miles. needs (of which i am aware): valve cover gasket...
• Re: Rebuild time
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Sun, 01 Dec 1996 21:38:10 -0800
  ...You can buy rebuilt or new heads (with all valves, springs, seals etc.) from VW dealers. They come with a set of gaskets. I...
• Re: Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 01:04:16 +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: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:29:40 -0600
  ...valve, wash of all grit, re-insert the valve in to the valve guide - with out benefit of springs to seat the valve, The...
• Re: Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:20:48 -0700
  ...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: Disc brakes on pre-'71 buses.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 96 11:42:38 +0100
  ...There is >an additional valve in the disc brake system whose nomenclature >escapes me at the moment and you could adapt the power assist...
• Re: Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:13:21 -0600
  ...Flat side of the disk goes against the flywheel, springs out. Try this with some help, pump up the clutch, and open the bleeder...
• Re: wheels (was syncro fuel tanks and snow tyres)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 11:06:53 -0400
  ...when i think of sportier driving, the things that come to mind are hi-perf springs and a set of pirelli p-???? tires.(they...
• evaluating/storing an engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 23:23:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...I have been advised to remove the rocker arms to prevent some valve springs from sitting compressed. It has no oil in it. Any...
• FW: (f) Deleting 40+ posts about Parts Place
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 13:17:33 -0400
  ...or even hot springs websites! No > posts > that might shed insight upon my air-cooled engine running hot or my valve > covers leaking. No...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 20 May 2004 08:52:53 -0500
  ...He rebuilt it with German bearings and sodium filled valves. I've got over 60k on the engine now and I use this baby...
• Re: A/C performance with Freeze-12
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 07:58:32 -0700
  ...Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia John Lauterbach wrote: > > This is for an '84. Air temp (measured by thermometer in outlet above > driver...
• Re: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:31:09 -0600
  ...He also performed the necessary valve grinding and seating procedure and ensured the valve springs had correct spring tension. To my understanding Bob also...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Catlin
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 11:11:22 -0700
  ...Your brakes stop the wheels, but since the rest of the Vanagon is on squishy springs, it continues to travel forward until the springs...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:39:08 -0500
  ...Combined with the light weight (used lighter rockers to avoid using heavier springs to better control the valve when using increased lift)ratio rockers...
• Re: Zero valve settings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Apr 2015 23:09:57 -0400
  ...Zero valve settings Sometimes a valve job is not done right. After the seats amd/or valves are cut the springs need to be...