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• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:54:47 -0600
  ...They were not open at all, based on the >> ability to pull the rocker arm back off the stem, on both of them. Not...
• Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:31:23 EDT
  ...The 1.4 rockers have a offset arm so the valve guide should be similar to stock wear. I had my cam lift increased...
• Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 01:58:14 -0500
  ...oil flow) >-Increase cam lift and overlap >-Added ratio rocker arms >-Rhino swivel rocker feet >-Lightened valve train 65 percent: Chromoly push rods (the...
• Wasserboxer Performance
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 17:41:13 -0500
  ...Ported Big Valve Head ($369 ex., Mark Stevens High Performance 805-822-5678), 1.25 Ratio Rocker Arms, Exhaust Header; (picture does not appear...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:47:39 -0800
  ...Have you pulled the valve cover and tried to rock the rocker arms back and forth. if there is slack you can feel it...
• '91 Carat - maintenance report
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 16:32:33 -0600
  ...turn seized upon the valve stems, there by stressing the rockers, The rocker arms, being loaded by the friction induced, pushed extra hard on...
• HELP: Heads Rebuild: No Compression
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:32:59 -0400
  ...By this I mean that the set screws on the rocker arms need to be turned out a lot more to break contact with...
• Re: Lifter noise - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:44:49 -0700
  Check the rocker arm on the noisy side - I had an issue where I had excessive lifter clacking and it was actually a broken...
• Re: Head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Lindsay,Summit Resources/Triad Sportswear"
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 13:56:01 -0600
  ...you WILL need to retorque the rocker arm assembly bolts (that you took off to get the rocker arm assembly off) after about 50...
• Won't start - lifter adjustment problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 20:10:12 -0700
  ...Backout adjusting screws in rocker arms so that ball shaped end is flush with surface of arm. 2. Turn crankshaft so that #1 is...
• Re: VALVE RETAIER
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:04:24 -0500
  ...valve spring pressure > the short term cure is to shim the rocker arm if possible and extend the > screw > .030 would be alot to...
• Re: locating my water/oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:46:29 -0400
  ...One of the ones under the rocker arms. The next is the seal under the cylinder barrels. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• MORE:Re: FS 2.0 l (1981) Heads
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:51:40 -0700
  ...They do not have rocker arms. Will work (I think) on any 2.0L air-cooled Vanagon. >Hi Sean: > >Tell me a bit about...
• Metal shavings under valve covers
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 12:11:30 -0800
  ...clunks of metal (I think it was aluminum) littering the pushrods, rocker arms, and valve springs. Thus, I know that head needs to come...
• engine ventalation theory?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:25:46 -0700
  ...affect they do? I have recently been thinking about replacing the rocker arms on my 2.1 engine. Since I am now putting my...
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:38:42 -0500
  ...I had no compression after I put on my rocker arms and it was because the pushrods were not possitioned correctly in the hydraulic...
• Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:45:56 -0700
  ...BUGPACK HD KIT ENGINE HARDWARE KIT 20 AUTOCRAFT ROCKERS ROCKER ARMS-1.4 RATIO ROCKERS-BEARINGSNew bearings 30080 CB HEADS STREET ELIMINATORS- 44X37 DUEL...
• Re: Lilley engine - specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:20:15 -0700
  ...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: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:12:38 -0400
  ...I > push > even lightly on the bottom (pushrod side) of the rocker arm to preload it, > then tighten the adjusting screw. Even pushing lightly...
• Re: Lifter noise - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:04:27 -0400
  ...Push the rocker arm towards the push rod. The soft lifters will be obvious. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Vanagon-Bug Motor Parts (shared)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 1 Dec 94 11:52:52 PST
  ...the Type 1 engine including cam, crankshaft, > distributor, oil pump and rocker arms." > > This sentence sounds like an outrageous assertion--hardly believeable. > > Has anybody...
• Re: Valve Adjustment during head installation?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:35:44 -0500
  ...One full turn down from the point that the rocker arm just touches the valve stem. Option #2: Using a feeler gauge set the...
• type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:58:05 EST
  ...Do I simply have to remove the rocker arms, slide the push rods back far enough to get the old o-rings off, clean...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:42:58 -0600
  Remove the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push rodss,push-rodd tubes,push-rodd rock guards. Clean the bores in the block...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:26:09 -0700
  ...If I had to guess, I'd say it's the direct result of pushrods and rocker arms plus the H-4 configuration. It...
• Re: Correct Valve lash
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 May 2002 09:57:37 -0500
  ...I use one turn from the rocker arm just touching the valve stem. Its been working fine for 140K. Stan Wilder On Fri, 10...
• Re: Patching pushrod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:19:50 -0700
  ...You will have to remove the rocker arm and pushrod, but it's a pretty easy repair, just rip out the old tube by...
• Adjusting valves on '91 Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 08:40:29 EDT
  ...The threads in the arm were damaged too. No problem, I just pulled the rocker arm assembly off the old 2.1 and installed...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:42:12 -1000
  ...I would go over the rocker arm screw adjustments.. starting with a careful inspection of rocker arms and pushrods. on the lifters that are...
• '83 wasserboxer - valve adjustment advice?
  Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 11:33:53 -0800
  ...at TDC, back all adjusting screws so they're flush w/ Rocker arm, then turn them til they're tight up against (pushrod?) then...
• '87 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Kearns
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 04:18:30 EST
  I am considering selling my 1987 syncro GL with 130k ,it has a rebuilt motor / new heads and 1.25 rocker arms at 102k...
• 1700 cc engine; push-rod tube seal replacement ??
  Historical mailing list - Guntram von Kiparsky
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 09:30:10 -0500
  ...I guess all I will have to do is remove the rocker arms as per John Muir and get at it. Do the tube...
• Re: Oil Sump Baffle Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 20:50:14 -0500
  ...Is there a way to properly remove the tiny pits in rocker arm adjusting screw contact surface so they can be reused Stan the...
• Re: Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 23:36:12 PDT
  ...The 1.4 rockers have >a >offset arm so the valve guide should be similar to stock wear. > >I had my cam lift increased...
• Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 00:45:24 -0500
  ...I push even lightly on the bottom (pushrod side) of the rocker arm to preload it, then tighten the adjusting screw. Even pushing lightly...
• 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
  ...The 1.4 rockers have a offset arm so the valve guide should be similar to stock wear. I had my cam lift increased...
• Push Rod, Broken, Lifter can't assemble, hydraulic (long)
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 06:01:10 -0700
  ...Hmmm Discovered that the outer end of the push rod was smashed up, and bits of it were laying under the rocker arm. Aaarrgghhh...
• Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:36:57 EDT
  ...Ratio rocker arms? Chromoly pushrods? Bosh Platinum 4 spark plugs? Please help. Joel >>
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
  ...Head corrosion Crank breakage Rod breakage Crank center flexing Wire clips and wavy washers used in the rocker arms. The following engine specs build...
• Re: Question on rocker arms...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 02:12:52 EDT
  ...So, if I understand you, you recommend no more than 1:25 ratio rockers on a stock engine, which makes sense. And these can...
• what motor parts interchange???
  Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
  Sun, 15 Dec 1996 21:51:12 GMT
  ...my questions are what is interchangable between the two motor? as far as heads,pistons,altenator,water pump,flywheel,rocker arms,valves,oil pump...
• Re: 2.1 Vanagon Engine upgrade/ MORE HP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 12:23:03 -0800
  ...A company Outside the states is making the chip and the chip is "Protected" against copying:( > -What is the ratio on the rocker arms...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:21:25 -0400
  At 05:46 PM 9/10/2008, Ken Wilford wrote... >Some people think you are talking about the rocker arm covers (valve >covers most...
• Re: Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:12:34 -0400
  ...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: Valve adjust jam nut...why so difficult to find one
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:26:16 -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...
• Stripped thread, oh no
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:41:01 -0700
  ...stripped the threads on one of the studs that holds the rocker-arm assembly in place (Don't ask how, lets just say I...
• Re: Transplant - - Subaru or ???? Need feedback.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 09:27:17 EST
  ...the problem areas for the Wasserboxer engine (cooling problems, head corrosion, rocker arm clip breakage, harmonic problems), gave it some needed power, increase MPG...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:28:49 -0500
  ...Valve adjustment advice Bentley says to back out the adjusting screw until it is flush with the rocker arm, then turn engine to TDC...
• Re: Valve/tappot clatter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:50:42 -0700
  It's wise to check the hydraulic lifters adjustment with the rocker arm screws adjustment after something like a few thousand miles on a...
• Re: "stealth Bus" article in Hot VW's
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 07:08:17 -0400
  ...5 speed trans -counterweighted crank -Rhino 1.25 rocker arms, and swival feet adjusters -ported AMC heads -and a baked on ceramic thermal coating...
• Re: bent lifters
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 19:29:00 -0800
  ...this of course is the > link between the rocker arm and the lifter. > > A lifter is a billet piece of steel. It is also...
• Re: valve clearance
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 13:56:31 -0500
  ...seem to find an > awnswer . ... > > what is the valve clearnace between rocker arms and > valve heads for 1.9 '84 vanagon > > > > ===== > Dave Vieira > Hamilton...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:05:36 -0700
  ...on a level/horizontal engine ..assemble the rocker arms onto the pushrods to there's just a little tension on the pushrods .. reach down...
• Zero Compression after Head Re-torque - Valves? Overtorque?!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:00:25 -0500
  ...down to 0- little to no resistance… have I put the rocker arms on too tight? did the retorque pull the heads in too...
• Re: lifter problem...
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 21:54:04 EDT
  ...The adjusting bolts will go, then the rocker arm. and you have the distinct possibility of damaging a lobe on the cam. But I...
• Re: VW Canada 2.1 Reman Engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:06:39 -0700
  ...if you remove the rocker arms. Spring pressure from the valve springs add drag or resistance to turning of the crank. remove spark plugs...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:45:04 -0800
  ...Watch the rocker arms for cylinder #1 (the one at the front of the car on the right head). Turn the engine over by...
• Re: Porsche 914 heads on Vanagon motor...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 21:52:18 -0700
  ...In addition, the 914 2.0 uses solid lifters and later examples use a specific rocker arm having 10mm adjusters. If you are retaining...
• Re: '81 Engine work
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 23 Jun 95 10:21:00 PDT
  ...This requires removal of the valve cover and rocker arm on all of the opposed 4 cylinder VW engines, be they type I, IV...
• Got fiberglass sideskirts?? Got the right JACK?? please read!!!! ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 11:43:54 EST
  ...for the vans with the full bodykit - side rocker mouldings, have SPECIAL jacks. the arm that sticks into the jack hole on the van...