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• Re: Eurospec Conversion, Kyle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 02:18:15 EDT
  In a message dated 98-07-29 09:09:34 EDT, vwmaster@volks-motorsports.com writes: << The rocker/chip kit give similar power, but...
• 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...
• Re: High Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:38:04 EDT
  In a message dated 8/30/00 11:46:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, derekdrew@rcn.com writes: << When rocker arms are properly designed...
• Re: Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 02:38:33 EDT
  ...And they are... > > Speedo gauge, > Tacho gauge, > Digital clock, > Idiot lights panel for turn signals, battery, oil, and high beam, > Demister rocker switch, > Hazard...
• Re: WTB: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:27:23 -0700
  ...Rocker Switch for Fog Lights > I recently became the proud owner of a set of Projektzwo fog lights. > In lieu of the toggle switch...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:46:54 -0700
  ...we installed later on a set of 1,25 rocker arms from Marco on both engines... - it's even better... idle is smoother... - we...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 15:15:33 -0800
  ...the long bent wire that goes in with the rocker > arms seems to press up against them inside the rocker box, but is this...
• [T2] 79 Bust - Engine salad surgery...
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 03:05:46 +0000
  ...Well, just for fun I pulled the #1 rocker arm off of the Bust. I pulled out the pushrod and noticed it was hollow...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Wed, 9 May 2001 21:05:51 -0700
  ...Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3) > The total original purchase cost to me of the rockers, chrome moly > pushrods, and the platinum plugs was...
• Re: Rocker Panels for 87 Wolfs.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 15:21:10 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I saw a Vanagon today on a for sale lot with rocker panels. It didn't have > the little Wolfsburg Edition seal (like on...
• Re: b'stickers,chip+rockers,brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 00:06:02 -0500
  ...Would the person who posted last week about chips and rocker arms for sale please p-mail me some details. I deleted your post...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3)
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 8 May 2001 20:30:49 -1000
  > The total original purchase cost to me of the rockers, chrome moly > pushrods, and the platinum plugs was $379 to Robert. I'll be...
• How much do cams and ratio rockers affect emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 18:54:28 -0800
  I was thinking of adding 1.3 ratio rockers to my 2.2L boxer project, and possibly a slightly tuned cam. The local shop...
• Hydraulic Lifter Week
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 21:44:09 -0400
  ...If you are looking for zero clearance, you just wiggle the rocker back and forth while slowly tightening the adjusting screw. When the rocker...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:50:36 -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: Opinions Please...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 02:27:03 EST
  ...i think you shoulda kept the rockers black too... just my .02. i am doing the black rockers thing when i add fiberglass bumpers...
• Re: [Syncro] Pauter Ratio Rockers: Installed and Working?
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 09:20:32 -0700
  Pauter Ratio Rockers: Installed and Working?I have partial information available on this: I had a very well-respected local machine shop re-do...
• caulk your westy fill ports/hookups!!! or this will happen...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:08:15 EDT
  ever wondered why your westy has bad rust on the drivers rocker seam directly under the fill ports/hookups and none of the passenger...
• Re: [WTB] Rocker Panels, 72'...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:24:22 -0400
  ...m > wondering if anyone has or knows where I can get rocker panels (inner > and outer, both sides). Whitney seems like a rip-off...
• Re: Lifter Update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 09:08:57 -0400
  At 07:32 8/12/2000, (Donna Cassano) wrote: >against the lifter? Shouldn't the rocker assembly be firm at that point? >When we...
• Re: 1991 Carat Exterior Rocker Panel Piece Wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 06:17:15 -0400
  Thanks to everyone, one of these is coming my way now. This list is great! Thanks! Dave Milo
• paint code
  Historical mailing list - Donald Dixon
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 09:33:59 EDT
  How can I find the paint code, if its missing, for my 90 multivan which is Orly blue with silver/gray rocker panels? Don
• Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:23:15 PST
  ...oil flow) -Increase cam lift and overlap -Added ratio rocker arms -Rhino swivel rocker feet -Lightened valve train 65 percent: Chromoly push rods (the...
• Re: Group Purchase of chip and 1.4 ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:37:12 -1000
  I think it's really great that you guys are doing a group purchase for a chip/rocker upgrade. As most of you probably...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 10 May 2001 11:26:05 EDT
  ...Mine with the Chip, rockers, mild porting and other changes passed my local emissions test. What are the requirements for CA testing? Robert [text...
• T4 PR retaining wire
  Historical mailing list - Craig Jones
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 16:45:40 -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...
• Leaking valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 16:00:16 -0800
  In anticipation of adding the ratio rockers that were a group purchase ages ago, I installed a set of aluminum valve covers from Gene...
• Re: Rocker Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 23:33:26 -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: yearly reminder to caulk your fill ports and remove your hatch plugs
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 19 May 2006 16:46:52 -0700
  ...but the lower corners of the hatch were > > starting to rot out and the long rocker seam on the drivers side was starting > > to...
• Fw: 1.25 rocker oil consumption is a good thing!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 22:13:48 +0100
  ...1.25 rocker oil consumption is a good thing! > > > > > On an unrelated note, any idea why 1.25 rockers might > > > cause increased oil consumption...
• Rocker Panels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 16:37:43 -0700
  ...any one know if the bus rocker panels will fit and work out on trucks??? In the thread that was!!!! I think ya gave...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:26:20 -0600
  @ DanN & MBob Which is it > Rockers or Lifters? & Where do You get them ~ On 12 Jun , 2019, at 5:50 AM, Mbob1950 wrote: > I...
• Price breakdowns On The ECO/Rocker "KIT" and Comments about ZOOMIN!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 07:02:37 -0700
  ...Performance chips for cheys can be bought for > under$100 just about anywhere, and figure $225 for the ratio rockers, that > leaves $600 for...
• Re: NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices ..from the VW dealer
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 22:31:12 -0800
  ...Today i called the >local VW > > dealer to get prices on a full set of fiberglass bumpers and lower body > > claddding/rocker trim for...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 20 May 2017 18:37:32 -0700
  ...Re-checked rockers and pushrods on #1 cylinder head. Put a little oil into cylinder #1. Checked compression. 0 PSI. Installed new plugs. Engine...
• Re: Noisy cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:59:56 -0400
  ...I did have my rockers on my 1.9 come loose after some work was done on it back in 2018. We had to...
• Re: Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 04:38:14 +0000
  I have a 2.1 and got the set from a group purchase long ago.<br /><br />Sent from my iPhone. <br />Sorry for...
• Rocker mouldings on Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 04:53:59 -0400 (EDT)
  Someone asked about mouldings on Westies. While mine does not have them, I have seen at least two Westies around her (N.CA.) that...
• Turned 7 pass into 8 pass
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Mon, 15 May 2006 15:47:32 EDT
  YUP !! You Guessed It !!!! Put Grandma & Her Rocker Up On The Roof !!!! California Er Bust !!!! :o) peaceout, Jed C... SLC, UT... 85 Westy; Sitar
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:51:26 -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: WBX Mods Graph
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 12:58:39 -1000
  ...The Pawter rockers > are 1.3, and I believe the original rockers that Robert Lilly had used > were 1.25, and then switched to...
• Re: Magnesium Rockers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 07:56:59 -0700
  So, Ron wrote something about "magnesium rockers" appearing in a VW magazine.... Damn, Ron - and here I thought you'd discovered some sort of...
• Re: Alternate Air Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 14:33:43 -0800
  ...snorkle, debris/water trap, etc? I will be adding a chip and Pauter rockers soon, and am looking to "open things up" as much...
• Re: anyone have an 1984 Vanagon owners manual?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 14:19:41 -0600
  ...depress right half of rocker switch for high speed. depress left half of rocker switch for low speed. the operation of switch A (left...
• Re: [Syncro] Pauter vs. Berg Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 10:31:03 -0800
  ...If you > look at the dyno charts for rockers / rockers+chip most of the > gain is from the rockers. I think you could convert...
• '56 Kombi Progress, Rocker Panel
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 19 Nov 1994 00:01:52 -0800 (PST)
  ...I would probably just try it once or twice, but at least now I won't maim myself! I welded the outer rocker up...
• Re: engine noises
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 22:20:50 -0400
  ...between the top of the valve and the screw on the rocker arm?? Is the valve damaged?? One of your earlier emails had said...
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 22:23:51 -0500
  John, I removed the rocker arms and torqued the 4 bottom bolts on each head from 25 ft-lbs to 40 ft-lbs (they...
• A cause for Increased Oil Consumption with Ratio Rockers (and those without)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 07:08:39 EDT
  ...body and IS a source for intake air), increasing oil consumption. Rockers increase the airflow and with a bad breather, could increase oil consumption...
• Re: JT's Magic Bus Project Update
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:25:37 -0500 (CDT)
  On Wed, 6 Sep 1995, thom fitzpatrick wrote: > Having done rockers and front floors myself, I can truthfully say it can > be done by...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 02:05:23 +0100
  Kyle Gardella wrote: > I've heard of the 1.25 ratio rockers before, but not > an after market "power chip". What does it do...
• Re: What will remove "Rockguard"?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 21:44:44 -0800
  ...NET> wrote: > MR, > Are you referring to the "chip guard" for rocker > panels? > If you are, hold on to your shorts my friend. > This...
• Subject: Leaking valve covers
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 18:54:49 -0600
  Todd A few years ago I installed 1:25 to 1 ratio rockers on my 1.9 WBX. They fit fine under the leak...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:28:56 -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...
• Orcas/Lopez Ferry Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:56:43 -0800
  Saw a brick colored air-cooled with clever bedliner rocker panel coverup. We were the tan WBX parked next to you on the outbound...
• Re: fog light rocker switch
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:22:00 -0400
  I did the same set up six years ago. These switches were used in Jettas, Golfs and Rabbits...check out auto salvage yards. Stephen...
• Re: A word to the wise on seam rust;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 14:43:10 EST
  Hi All, Does anyone know if there is a repair panel available, for the behind the drivers side rocker seam rust problem? JC...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 12:53:49 -0400
  ...I cant rock the rocker with my hands, even when the screw is slack. PROBLEM #2 Am I doing this right at all? So...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:33:31 EST
  ...the drivers side with the forks, poking them thru the fiberglass rocker moulding, metal and thru the interior flip out table panel, flipping the...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Wed, 26 May 2021 15:26:47 -0400
  I'm assuming the 1.35 ratio rockers can be installed without pulling the engine. Would these be worth considering for a 1.9...