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• Re: TDIs and interferance engines (no vanagon content).
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 00:35:33 +1200
  ...suffer too, as may the big-ends and even main bearings. Camshaft is likely to snap. Any engine which has done this is possibly...
• Re: Aircooled vanagon acceptable oil temperature / timing problem?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 09:31:47 +1000
  ...Although during that time it was taken apart twice, the crankshaft, bearings, valve guides, camshaft and camshaft bearings remained original. Heat did not damage...
• Re: [Fwd: Intake manifold vacuum?]
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 21:29:54 -1000
  ...that one or more of the camshaft lobes was worn and since one lobe on the camshaft affects the 2 pistons opposite each other...
• Re: AT speeds/rpm's
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 16:29:01 -0400
  ...The more you bring the camshaft close to the head the more you have power and the more you have high RPM, of course...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:34:25 -0700
  ...Since I am getting low compression it is not a camshaft problem nor bad injectors. David ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:40:49 -0700
  ...This camshaft nut > re-setting seems to be for precisely setting the camshaft angle at TDC. > (or is there another reason?) > > If I remember...
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 May 2011 19:14:21 -0700
  ...TDI bad camshaft ;-). I totally understand. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia May 23, 2011 o godz. 22:17 Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott...
• Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:15:30 -0400
  ...If the leakage is consistent on all 4 than the > front-back difference indicates a worn camshaft. It can still run for a > good...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:26:32 -0700
  ...the easy solution of where to have a camshaft position sensor is .........to keep the waterboxer distributor and use it for camshaft position reference...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:26:55 -0700
  ...sleeves, pistons, camshaft etc... I am awaiting a final parts list from him now but want to be sure I am not missing anything...
• A/C tranny in my na diesel!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:38:06 -0600
  ...more efficient being direct injected and better flow from head and camshaft profile?? Decisions decisions!! Thanks for any info!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na...
• Re: FS Type IV High Lift cam, lifters, push rods.
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 21:52:37 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >For sale Weber Solid Lifter Camshaft .297 lift, unknown duration. >I don't know the part number. >Asking $150.00...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] RE: Finding TDC on I-4 Conversion, 1.9TD @ 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:07:39 -0600
  ...If you are right, you can remove the camshaft cover and check alignment of the cam. On the rear (hard to see end) there...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 05:59:18 -0800
  ...put new lifters onto what is probably a very high mileage camshaft. Seems to > me that might wipe out the cam, but then my...
• Re: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 16:38:45 -0400
  ...There is a oil passage going from the block to the head and onto the camshaft bearings and on the gasket there is a...
• Re: Happy TIICO?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 03:29:56 -0600
  ...Happy TIICO? > Hi Friends > > I am thinking of putting a TIICO conversion engine with the ECU and camshaft upgrade into my 89 westy. It...
• Re: Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:26:00 -0400
  ...new alternator, etc etc. > I also have installed a new camshaft (260 degree) from Autotech (below) and > a performance Magnaflow SS muffler. It probably...
• OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
  Historical mailing list - John Cooper
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 02:00:43 EST
  ...Is this common with the 2.1 Wasserboxer? Has anyone out there replaced the main and camshaft bearings without having to rebore the case...
• Re: Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:42:10 -0700
  ...the 170 hp is available if a Euro intake camshaft, and a sport tuned exhaust system. sure ............when I sell a few vanagons first...
• MOFOCO report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 12:58:32 -1000
  ...The reground camshaft had worn out bearing surfaces. The "Good Used" crank timing gear had smashed teeth. Out ouf the eight valve adjustment screws...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:03:54 EST
  ...The camshaft profile is ground to a different ramp rate (almost NO acceleration ramp) on your van and if you insist on screwing with...
• Re: stethescoper
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 18:13:31 -0500
  ...leaning over the engine) that eventually turned out to be a camshaft bearing. I believe (and I've also read) that the more you...
• Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:54:45 +0200
  ...These injectors are activated over rockers from the camshaft, and can manage pressures of up to 2000 bars. Take a look at http://www...
• Re: Engine conversion Eurospec vs. non Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 12:33:20 -0600
  ...Can't wait to put a different camshaft into the motor. Cheers, Hermann de Boer
• Question about 2.1l Cam
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:13:02 -0400
  ...The only source I have is VW so I got him a brand new, in the VW box, camshaft for the 2.1l. When...
• Cam failures
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 20:45:32 -0800
  ...Replacement of the camshaft or rewelding regrinding is the only remedy. Inspect the cam bearing journals for wear and replace as necessary when you...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:42:14 -0500
  ...This camshaft nut > > re-setting seems to be for precisely setting the camshaft angle at TDC. > > (or is there another reason?) > > > > If I remember...
• Re: Oil leak after clutch job... status report
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 11:50:34 -0500
  That camshaft plug is not pressed in. It drops into groves when the case is mated up. I'd definitely clean it with Berryman...
• New brake parts FS, 1.9 engine + other misc
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 18:00:01 -0500
  ...diesel, $129 Three pair HD rear lid struts, $30/pair One 1.9 camshaft (025 109 109C), $99 Also, used: complete '94 Jetta diesel...
• Orientation links and materials for the automotive beginner
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:06:33 -0800
  ...Some have animations of things like clutches engaging, camshafts opening valves, etc., which really helps understanding what's going on, and what is connected...
• Re: subu conversion
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 15:28:47 -0500
  ...lb.-ft.) 210 @ 4400 rpm Valvetrain 24-valve with Dual Overhead Camshaft design (DOHC) Fuel System Sequential multi-port fuel injection system Ignition System...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:18:06 -0500
  ...This camshaft nut >> re-setting seems to be for precisely setting the camshaft angle at TDC. >> (or is there another reason?) >> >> If I remember...
• Re: Lost Power 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 08:27:54 -0500
  What a pain, what a pain to go all the way back down to that camshaft. Jim On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 12...
• synchro - more power ?
  Historical mailing list - Deepak Kumar
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 17:39:21 PST
  ...Has anyone had any experience or suggestions of good value 'safe' upgrades ? Would 1.25 rockers and a different camshaft do the trick to...
• Re: Aircooled vanagon acceptable oil temperature / timing problem?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 16:54:03 -0700
  ...Although during that time it was taken apart twice, the crankshaft, > bearings, valve guides, camshaft and camshaft bearings remained original. > Heat did not damage...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:17:11 -0500
  ...I had to pull off an interstate once to take care of a pressing need�broken camshaft in a 1.6 diesel�and had...
• Re: horsepower increase
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:38:07 +0000
  ...If you feel like tearing the engine completely apart and rebuilding it you could even add a camshaft. Ratio rockers help with lift too...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:18:18 -0500
  ...It is a "PD" engine, with individual "pump" injectors driven by the camshaft. Even if it was a 2003 model with the older ALH...
• Testing the waters, investigating options.... opinions please, not flames.....
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 08:40:14 EDT
  ...out of my 4 cylinder by swapping to a 260 degree camshaft. I've already swapped over to golf injectors and I did notice...
• Re: cheap gauges from JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 08:44:47 +0200
  ...OK, the engine was a bit worn and in need of a new hotter camshaft and a tougher clutch but none of that was...
• Re: 2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:58:34 -0400
  ...Putting a new lifter on an old camshaft is less than optimal. If they're sticky I suggest using the Bentley method for priming...
• Re: Timing belt install on a 1.8 8 Valve
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 08:38:52 -0600
  ...But am > unsure that I have the crank and camshaft gears in that correct alignment. > > Can some one point me to a good resource...
• Re: Fw: Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 May 2001 11:07:45 -0400
  ...Of course if I hadn't noticed the camshaft squeak when I had the lid up there *would* have been a catastrophic failure. david...
• FOR SALE: Engine parts from 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:00:20 -0400
  ...Piston/cylinder set complete with rings and pins Crankshaft - #2 rod journal a bit buggered up but grindable Camshaft Push rod set Connecting rod...
• Oversized Oil Drain plug ?? 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 16:30:14 EST
  ...long and I was not sure if that would hit the camshaft. No good part stores open today so I'll have to wait...
• Re: bubbles in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 12:25:16 -0600
  ...As part of a recall Cadillac installed a new camshaft in the engine when the vehicle had over 100K on it. I ventured back...
• Looking for a 2.0l AC timing gear for crankshaft
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 May 2012 16:02:48 -0400
  ...This is the steel gear that is pressed onto the crank and drives the camshaft not the bronze gear (I got a bunch of...
• Re: REPLACING OIL PUMP
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:06:18 -0500
  ...to raise pressure where the issue is worn main, rod and camshaft journal bearings. You could probably add another oil pump if it were...
• Re: Installed VDO/PSI Gauge = oil light on at idle?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 03:07:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...reach the camshaft that is to propel it (this pump fit the earlier 1600 dual reliefs with the 3 rivet camshaft [You have a...
• "it's just a dirty old diesel"
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 02:38:19 -0600
  ...When I got my 83 diesel it had been leaking oil from the camshaft seal for several years. The amount of crud I removed...
• Engine Swappers - Look at this!
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 16:30:24 -0700
  ...The proprietary parts consist of our custom crankshaft, #4 main bearings, propeller hub/flange, various brackets and our low-rpm, high-torque camshaft. This...
• Re: Runaway Dieselbox!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:28:16 EDT
  ...Also, there is a plastic baffle you can put over the camshaft inside the valve cover which reduces the amount of oil getting to...
• Do 1.9L engine cores have any value?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:54:35 +0200
  ...Do the individual major parts have any real value? I think I have seen the occasional block, crank, or camshaft on Ebay, but have...
• Re: Another Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 22:58:51 -0500
  ...and rod journals. > #6) Case never align bored. > #7) Camshaft shows no wear. > #8) Camshaft drive end bearing showing some wear, others like new...
• Re: Hmm. It won't budge - Well it does now!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 20 Mar 2014 03:23:33 -0700
  ...We were adding a couple of > camshafts to my Porsche V8 (928) motor and had the intake and exhaust > ports stuffed with shop rags...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:47:14 -0800
  ...and the piston was in a million pieces throughout the case. Camshaft was in 3 pieces too. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 May 2016 23:11:26 -0700
  ...rides on it. > > and yes, on all seals of that type.. > camshaft seals, crankshaft seals etc.. > lube the seal lip on assembly, so it...
• Re: catalytic mod
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 12:48:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...your bus probably wouldn't run w/o a specially designed camshaft and different timing. The convergence problem could be overcome by putting in...
• Re: Recommended Auto Body in South, FL
  Historical mailing list - Dominick DeGaetano
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 13:10:14 -0700
  ...I would > be concerned about the transmission gears, > differential, seals, perhaps the > camshaft gear in this case, since the van was > suddenly jerked back...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:49:34 -0400
  ...If there is no visible wear on the camshaft does that still need to be replaced? 3. What is the proper break in period...