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• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:45:01 -0700
  ...please don't blame me... > > I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms... > > regards > > dan > >> On Tue, Jun...
• Re: Strange noises from engine (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 04:52:16 PDT
  Karl, Get a set of solid rocker shafts @$35 and spacers @$10 from CB Performance to eliminate the wiggly clip problem (easy to install...
• performance mods for wbx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 22:36:53 -0400
  Hey group, I am considering adding ratio rockers, a free flow exhaust and maybe a k+n air filter on a sound and otherwise...
• P.R. Retaining wire T4
  Historical mailing list - Craig Jones
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 22:07:16 -0800
  I see evidence of the wire being positioned in between the rocker arm assembly and the pedastal mounting base on the head on some...
• Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:31:23 EDT
  ...I had my cam lift increased and added Rhino 1.25 ratio rockers with Rhino swivel rocker adjusting screws (911 style) Rather than go...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 1 Feb 2025 18:40:37 +0000
  My current frustration:  reinstalling Instrument Cluster.  More specifically:  the Rocker Switches.  About a year has elapsed with all wires dangling via gravity....and with...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info/Dennis Haynes concerns
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:36:46 -0700
  > Another consideration, do these rockers rotate the valves as the stock ones > do? .....no, not with the long linear contact area of the rocker...
• Re: Performance Cams.....to cam or to ratio rocker....that is the question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 10:34:41 -0500
  ...but. > Here is my question: > > Let's say one wants to get the benefits of ratio rockers without putting > ratio rockers in and suffering...
• Re: vw dealer prices for fiberglass bumpers and body mouldings NEW
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:59:30 -0600
  ...i called the local > VW > >dealer to get prices on a full set of fiberglass bumpers and lower > body > >claddding/rocker trim for the...
• Re: yearly reminder to caulk your fill ports and remove your hatch plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 May 2006 16:33:03 -0400
  ...but the lower corners of the hatch were > starting to rot out and the long rocker seam on the drivers side was starting to...
• Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 11:19:40 -0700
  ...8) CB Performance cut to fit HP push rods- (to avoid having to shim the rockers *The 1.25 rockers are the same as...
• T4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 17:43:00 -0500
  Quick question here, while assesing my parts supply to build the new motor for the '78 I find myself really short of nice rocker...
• Re: Bra Substitute
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 06:33:49 EDT
  ...If the paint is coming off the rocker guard then the rocker guard is not the proper type. I like the idea of the...
• Re: Putting Side Rocker Mouldings on Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 29 May 1997 16:57:39 -0400
  ...Dave At 01:20 PM 5/29/97 -0500, The Bus Depot wrote: >I bought a used set of side rocker panel mouldings off...
• Re: Group Purchase of chip and 1.4 ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 13:47:15 -0500
  ...someone could loan me a ECU with a chip installed and rockers Or if some one has a chip that needs to be installed...
• panel rust
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:20:19 -0400
  ...My wall panel behind the driver has seam rust and a rusted section that goes into the rocker panel. The question is, "Should there...
• Re: [Syncro] 1.3 or 1.4 ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 07:29:03 -0800
  Which cam is the one to use w/1.4 or 1.3 ratio rockers, or any other ratio rocker upgrade? I have the...
• question about body panels.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 18:44:40 -0400
  my dad backed up the van into a telephone pole a while ago, and the rear left rocker panel separated from the van slightly...
• Chips and Rocker Kits = HP!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 06:49:18 -0800
  Listees, There was ALOT of discussion on the chip & Rockers a while back. I had a list of about 10 people that wanted them...
• Bodywork/Welding Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 17:32:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Since I recently purchased a '66 Westy with some rust areas (rockers mostly) I need to learn to do some bodywork. I'm thinking...
• ECU Chip, Rockers, Speeding the Death of an Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Nettles
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 15:11:52 -0500
  Hello Volkses! I'm contemplating the ECU chip and rocker upgrade, and was curious if anyone knew what sort of stress it puts, if...
• Rod Knocking....
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:48:43 -0800
  ...When the rods are knocking that means that something between the rockers and that cam is slack right??? Assuming that, I should read up...
• A couple of head repair Q's:'81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 17:49:16 -0700
  ...Anyway, in looking at one of the rocker arm shafts I've pulled, one side of the shaft (where the rocker arms ride) is...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:55:00 -0500
  Sorry I meant 1.25 Rockers. Bob http://idiopath2018.wordpress.com <http://idiopath2018.wordpress.com/> https://idiopath2017.wordpress.com <https://idiopath2017.wordpress.com/> > On...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers Comments
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 20:58:53 EST
  ...Does > this sound like a good candidate for the 1.25 rocker? The mileage sounds high, were the heads rebuilt with new springs or...
• Re: ECU Chip 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:39:43 -0500
  ...The ratio rockers can't be used with anything but the OEM stock valves due to the design of all aftermarket valves. I also...
• vanagon seam rust
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:53:21 -0500
  ...ALL drivers side westy rocker seam rust comes from BEHIND.... i say this time and time again, and nobody seems to care. when the...
• Re: Rocker Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 23:23:40 -0500
  ...I was wondering if you all know what size nut I need for the studs that hold the rockers in place on the head...
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:43:16 EST
  ...Retighten the rocker arm assembly. You should now have some slack between the rocker arm and the push rod and be able to adjust...
• 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...
• welding
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 14:11:45 +0200
  ...I bit the bullet and welded in a new rocker in my '77 bus. A full description can be found on my webpage http...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 17:58:05 -0700
  ...always do a compression test both before and after disturbing > the rockers or adjusters. > > Mark > > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot...
• Re: city water
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 09:33:36 EDT
  ...this is why you see the lower seam rust there, which then leads to holes in the rockers.. when the shells of westys-to...
• '56 Kombi Update - Cargo Door Rocker
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 28 Nov 1994 16:09:03 -0800 (PST)
  Ok, I mamaged to get the rocker panel piece that goes under the cargo doors put in, and boy was it interesting. This is...
• Re: High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:19:11 -0500
  ...Eric tabe johnson wrote: >Hi All, > >High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available >for our vehicles. Do they...
• Past Info about the ECU upgrade READ Carefully(old info- FOR those that missed)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 22:18:22 EDT
  ...I had my cam lift increased and added Rhino 1.25 ratio rockers with Rhino swivel rocker adjusting screws (911 style) Rather than go...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT1
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:12:38 EST
  ...I also like the fact that these rockers are light weight aluminum billets that reduce the rocker weight and eliminates the need for heavier...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 18:14:58 -0700
  ...always do a compression test both before and after disturbing > the rockers or adjusters. > > Mark > > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot...
• Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:56:33 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Hi all, > So, while replacing the exhaust system a couple weeks ago I also > replaced the rocker covers, with new...
• WTB: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 17:58:44 -0700
  ...In lieu of the toggle switch supplied, I would like to wire these to an OEM-type rocker switch, to be located in the...
• Re: Push rod alignment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 02:48:31 -0400
  ...How the (#*$%#@ to I hold the rods in >place while tightening the rocker? Karl, I just used the fingers of one hand to press...
• 1.25 rocker oil consumption is a good thing!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:48:08 -0700
  > On an unrelated note, any idea why 1.25 rockers might > cause increased oil consumption (immediate...not after > prolonged use). I have incorporated many...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:10:55 -0700
  ...on the 1.25 rocker arms. we got them installed with a preload 1.5 turn after contact. About 3k miles later the lifters...
• fender flares on Todds TriStar
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 22:50:17 -0400
  ...does your TriStar have the plastic fender flares, AND the fiberglass rocker > moulding?? > > let me know asap. > thanks > chris Hi The Tristar has black...
• Re: JT's Magic Bus Project Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 08:12:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...it looks like it > would be wise to replace the two floor halves, front crossmembers, and > rocker panels. > > Is this major work for a...
• Re: fog light rocker switch
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 22:05:10 +1300
  ...My 84 Caravelle uses a stock VW hazard-flasher rockerswitch, mounted in the top-right slot. It's useful because the light warns you...
• Re: 87 Westfalia headlight issue
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 21:04:52 -0800
  ...Presently when I click the rocker switch all the way to the on position the only visible result is the blue 'high beam' dashboard...
• Re: Re(2): Rocker Mouldings
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 09:34:30 -0800
  At 10:50 AM 1/6/97 -0500, cbennett@kpmg.com wrote: >Ron, > >Thanks for the info on Rocker Mouldings. I will try Hoch...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:02:56 -0400
  ...when I got my '85 1.9 the rocker on one side has larger nuts on the adjuster than on the other side. I...
• ECU chip: mileage, more user experiences with it?...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:51:28 -0700
  ...The chip will not > work otherwise. > > The chip can be run without rockers for about a 10% power boost, but they > _strongly_ recommended against...
• Re: Pauter 1.4 Rockers group Purchase: It's a Go
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 16:00:28 -0800
  ...Steve steve@syncro.org wrote: > > We have 3 orders for the Pauter rockers and are looking > for two more to get reduced pricing on...
• Re: engine noises
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 20:04:24 -0700
  ...Properly adjusted hydraulic lifters will have no clearance between the rocker and the valve. Run the engine. Jim Dan Erlandson wrote: >>That "rock hard...
• Help me get this nut off!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 15:45:21 -0800
  ...Wilson's book on rebuilding the air-cooled VW engine states that the torque for the nut that holds the rocker arms to the...
• Re: Rocker Bolts
  Historical mailing list - jeremyp
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 00:06:30 -0500
  ...I was wondering if you all know what size nut I need for the studs that hold the rockers in place on the head...
• Re: fender flares (lips or whatever) PLEASE READ
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 11:22:38 -0800
  ...ever seen a Van with these fender flares AND the fiberglass rocker > mouldings?? > Todd Francis, does your Tri Star have both?? Hi The Tristar...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: hi-lift rockers
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 3 May 2001 12:36:07 -0400
  ...say $700 for chip/rockers and NO engine removal >even! Labour factor is trivial. > I've come close to driving these two vehicles. I...
• [WTB] Rocker Panels, 72'...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 95 19:28:28 EDT
  ...m wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get rocker panels (inner and outer, both sides). Whitney seems like a rip-off...
• Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 00:00:05 +0000
  Anyone still runing these? Worth doing? I have an uninstalled set. Todd Sent from my iPhone. Sorry for any brevity .
• Putting Rocker Mouldings on Westy? (again)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 30 May 1997 11:35:49 -0400
  > I bought a used set of side rocker panel mouldings off a '91 Vanagon, which > I plan to put on my '89 Westy. These...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 22 May 2017 18:43:55 -0700
  ...On 5/21/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > When re-installing the rockers technique is part of the job. Setting the > engine...