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• Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 16:58:33 EDT
  ...The camshaft pulley seemed off center and kind of warbled a bit. No Oxy sensor. Could be a problem for DEQ. >> To All Salivating...
• Go Westy Performance WBX Longblocks
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 17:30:22 -0600
  ...A different, exclusive GoWesty proprietary camshaft grind specifically for this engine. This engine requires 91 octane fuel and will pass tail pipe emissions test. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: More crap on engine transplanted Van..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 3 May 2007 11:36:21 -0400
  ...Also, decided to install a more powerful (say all the inline 4 freaks) camshaft..that cost just $129 and uses standard everything else.. Even...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:44:44 -0400
  ...What can be done to improve performance? > (larger valves? different camshaft? > or: Kompressor also called blower to precharge intake air, would Digifant > recognize and...
• Re: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 22:15:26 -0600
  ...Of course, there's no replacement for displacement, but there are a lot of camshaft choices out there that can help even a 1...
• Re: '71 single cab that isn't
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 8 Sep 95 9:08:44 PDT
  ...Another way to reverse engine rotation is to use a camshaft ground for this purpose. Abarth used this method to put Fiat 124 based...
• Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:15:55 +1200
  ...We have had the bad fortune to have belts break on 2 Toyota diesels; each time the camshaft broke in 2 places. Andrew Grebneff...
• Re: Simple Question (push rods)second time around
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:17:48 -0500
  The ramp angle at the start of the opening and closing of the bump on the bump stick is what makes a hydraulic camshaft...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:16:27 -0500
  ...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: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:49:59 -0500
  ...this point selling 1.9& 2.1 engines with head and camshaft upgrades The 1.9 & 2.1 engines are assembled with the 2...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:43:25 -0800
  ...20, > Chris S wrote: > > Folks, > > > > Does anyone know how > the TIICO camshaft compare the ABA cam? Does anyone > > have the > specs, like lift, duration...
• Re: 87 Wolfy Running Rich, -Idle Stab Removed, AFM checked, O2 New, Temp2 New, and on and on...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 May 2001 21:55:54 -0400
  ...a timing chain, what's the scoop? No chain. No belt. Camshaft is geardriven from crankshaft, operates valves through hydraulic lifters, pushrods, rocker arms...
• Leaking freeze plugs
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 11:18:52 -0700
  ...the > crankcase, and stopped at the big one right behind the camshaft. He said > that if this plug is leaking i'm basically SOL...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:11:17 -0800
  ...I had to buy the special camshaft holding bar, and crank positioning pin in order to R&R a leaky thermostat seal. I wish...
• A war is brewing...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 17:06:42 -0800
  ...A knock down, drag out, camshaft to the head war. I volunteer to be Supremo Generalissimo von Wasserboxen representing the water people. I expect...
• Diagnosing Water Pump Failure
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 22:02:55 -0700
  ...cooled points - let's see, bent valve and valve guide, mangled camshaft, blown front bearings and failed coil (it was new at the time...
• Ethanol free gas
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 19:02:29 -0700
  ...My Inline VW motor does have higher performance with the Good Stuff...it's compression ratio, slightly improved camshaft grind and tuned exhaust respond...
• #1 firing position on 009? (2.0 l FI)
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 10:03:58 -0500
  ...to change the distributor shaft 180 degrees to match the proper camshaft position ????? All this, just to put in a 009 distributor???? Help!! Where...
• Re: Canadian rebuitl 2.0L engines, Good?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 13:48:27 -0700
  ...Waterboxers and diesels, all low miles after rebuild according to the sad sellers, one broken camshaft, 2 thrown rods, one seized due to frozen...
• Re: Battery and oil pressure lights acting wierd
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 9 May 2005 13:48:41 -0700
  ...The armature is not perfectly round and so it is like a camshaft that is turning so fast that the valves start to float...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 2 Dec 2012 17:49:49 -0800
  ...N 00295-00103 TOYOTA SEAL PACKING 103 (FIPG) For Oil Pan/Camshaft Housing For Professional Use. I'll put it to use on the...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:27:13 -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...
• Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:19:59 -0700
  ...Case and other > parts have already been cleaned. > > #2 Then I will position case (1/2 of case) sideways and grease the camshaft > and...
• Rear bumper/Re: Parts ordering experience
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Fri, 4 Oct 1996 16:36:08 +0000
  ...half piece (2 per rod) distributor drive gear $39.60 camshaft $231.69 muffler clamp $38.03 muffler $223.80 brake shoes $61.88...
• Re: Gear driven, timing belts, chains, etc. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:46:58 -0400
  ...Some kinda linkage?? How about two rocker arms, one opens, one closes, both running on the same camshaft, so they can't possibly get...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:32:15 -0400
  ...sleeves, pistons, camshaft etc... > > I am awaiting a final parts list from him now but want to be sure I am > not missing anything...
• Type IV Valve Job or Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  11 May 1995 07:39:42 -0800
  ...could pull a rod and inspect the bearings and camshaft, if the bearings and camshaft looked good, no bottom end job was needed. I...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:22:49 -0400
  ...sleeves, pistons, camshaft etc... > > I am awaiting a final parts list from him now but want to be sure I am > not missing anything...
• Re: 2.1 motor in AZ/NM area?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:44:48 -0700
  ...wrote: > It would be interesting to know how or why the camshaft broke. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: rough idling on starting 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 16:47:02 -1000
  Tow things that you may want to check are the compression or see if your camshaft lobes are worn. both of those were my...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 17:04:42 -0400
  ...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: Testing the waters, investigating options.... opinions please, not flames.....
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 14:10:42 -0400
  ...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: Source for rebuilt 2.1lt engines?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 10:38:39 -0700
  ...The reliability and effectiveness of the "performance upgrade" engines (larger pistons, custom camshaft grinding, porting etc. etc.). I also need a new transmission so...
• Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:22:54 -0800
  ...this point selling 1.9& 2.1 engines with head and camshaft > upgrades Bob, Have you set a price for these upgrade engines yet...
• 1.9L engine parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:16:41 -0700
  ...Come and get 'em in NE Portland, Oregon! Here's what I have: ----------- $20 items --------- Crankshaft with all 4 connecting rods Camshaft ECM (computer...
• stumped
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:09:13 -0800
  ...The camshaft/crank timing appears to be correct; I've done this before with success. The timing belt slipped several years ago because the...
• Re: Oversized Oil Drain plug ?? 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 22:19:31 -0500
  ...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: This guy again (3000 mi trip yada yada)
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 19:43:37 -0800
  ...Both heads are cracked, crank and camshaft endplay beyond anything. I am getting it rebuilt-$2439.00, tax and everything included, with replacement, redone...
• Re: Engine rebuild - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 20:22:58 -1000
  ...new camshaft, new cam brgs rebuild the rods, new pistons and barrels ( they were kinda hard to find actually ..felt lucky to get a...
• Re: Hydraulic valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:17:44 -0700
  ...of a car with a gear-driven (not belt or > chain) camshaft -- you can turn the motor backwards?? > > It's absolutely verboten on a...
• Re: WBX Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 20:28:15 PST
  ...Better than NEW! Fully spin balanced,Reman & balanced Con-rods,New camshaft & GERMAN followers,New GERMAN oil pump,New graphited Brazil/MAHLE Pistons & cyl...
• Re: Engine Balancing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:01:28 -0500
  ...walls getting enough lubrication at higher RPMs? Have I got a camshaft that will operate properly at higher RPMs? Are my valve springs designed...
• Various Vanagon Parts For Sale in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:43:54 -0800
  ...Several 2.1 engines that need re-building, 2.1 crankshaft, camshaft, several pistons, rods, liners. Several good 4 spd. manual transmissions for '84...
• 15 degree swap..aha!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:50:47 -0800
  ...I removed the head and swapped camshafts on my 8valve 1.8 liter in about 2.5 hours, with the motor still in the...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:08:15 -0700
  ...Yes, the 1600 was a bit low on power and it used old technology(carburetor, solid lifters, gear driven camshaft), but it was dependable...
• Re: Compression Numbers (in advance of head job)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:30:47 -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: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:50:25 -0500
  ...20, > > Chris S wrote: > > > Folks, > > > > > > Does anyone know how > > the TIICO camshaft compare the ABA cam? Does anyone > > > have the > > specs, like lift, duration...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 16 May 2001 11:05:35 -0700
  ...And then having to change the camshaft anyhowz... If you're gonna do a swap.... Perhaps "RoadCow" is the way you want to go...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 17:09:49 -0400
  ...If you are right, you can remove the camshaft cover and check alignment of the cam. On the rear (hard to see end) there...
• New camshaft in an Inline four Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 May 2007 22:08:35 -0700
  Hi, not on topic, but since I had to remove the head from my Cabriolet 1.8 liter motor(in an 84 van), I...
• "RATTLE" AT DEACCELERATION OF '78 WESTY
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 11:39:08, -0500
  ...around; this is an overall rattle, like maybe main end bearings, camshaft bearing? What's odd is that you don't hear it so...
• Re: catalytic mod
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 02 Apr 95 12:59:03 CDT
  ...your bus probably wouldn't run w/o a specially designed >camshaft and different timing. >Joel, you know everything, what do you think? duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...
• Re: Oversized Oil Drain plug ?? 2.1
  Historical mailing list - kfilc
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 19:27:23 -0000
  ...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: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:46:30 -0500
  ...I had to buy the special camshaft holding bar, and crank positioning pin in order to R&R a leaky thermostat seal. I wish...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:58:56 -0400
  ...sleeves, pistons, camshaft etc... >> >> I am awaiting a final parts list from him now but want to be sure I am >> not missing anything...
• Re: 1.9 rebuild questions (almost done)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 9 May 2002 12:19:30 -0400
  ...Yes they have different compression ratios but they also have different camshafts and that affects the reading as well. The oil pressure when cranking...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:41:17 -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...
• Re: 2.1 motor in AZ/NM area?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 21:46:24 +0000
  ...wrote: > > > It would be interesting to know how or why the camshaft broke. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 21:35:01 -0700
  ...s no replacement for displacement, but there are a lot > of camshaft choices out there that can help even a 1.8 do well...
• Inline 4 gas motor in a van at 52 degrees..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:20:19 -0700
  ...of not running, but I recently put in a more aggressive camshaft grind and since then, I have not heard the "ticking" I used...