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• Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:52:27 -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...
• Hydr. lifters revisited '81
  Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
  Sat, 18 May 1996 16:29:37 +0000
  ...AAA towed me to an exit and I poped the valve covers, The #3 rocker arm had come loose and looks like the lifter...
• ISO : rocker arm shaft carrier
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 18:17:19 -0700
  some weeks ago I threatened to replace a spent pushrod tube seal. that stopped the seepage til yesterday - full blown leak. when I started...
• Vanagon-Bug Motor Parts (shared)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 10:07:40 -0500
  ...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: sigh..... lifter adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:52:10 -0700
  ...BTW, I was able to identify the leaky lifter by sound, (head under engine) and by the feel of the rocker arm when that...
• Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 7 Sep 2024 19:03:05 -0700
  ...I previously removed the rocker arm, checked the straightness of the pushrods, and carefully reinstalled the pushrods and rocker arm to make sure that...
• Re: '91 Carat - maintenance report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:47:38 -0500
  ...turn seized upon the valve stems, there by stressing the rockers, The rocker arms, being loaded by the friction induced, pushed extra hard on...
• Re: Kombi Problems!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 08:14:24 -0700
  ...Make sure all the pushrods are properly seated in their followers within the engine and out at the rocker arms. Then go over the...
• Re: Push Rod Orientation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:56:17 -0700
  ...Check the rocker arm screw faces for being beat up . scott www.turbovans.com On 3/24/2013 2:21 AM, Bob Anderson wrote...
• Re: Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 12:09:34 EDT
  THEY ARE CHEAP ADDED THINGS COST THEM LOTS OF MONEY! I spent 15 hours alone cleaning my case to ensure it was CLEAN, I...
• 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
  ...around (323ths) (corrected for previous post) with a stock bug - WBX rocker arms. Some after market stock bug cams have a few ths. more...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:56:29 -0400
  ...then run it if the problem is gone then shim the rocker arms as I do on all my engines and run o lash...
• part # for fiberglass side skirt Jack
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 13:11:00 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...
• Re: HELP: Heads Rebuild: No Compression
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:40:20 -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...
• what motor parts interchange???
  Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 02:15:50 GMT
  ...two motor? as far as heads,pistons,altenator,water pump,flywheel,rocker arms,valves,oil pump,lifters, etc. im not to worried about the...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:30:04 -0600
  ...IF you adjust them two turns in they NEVER make noise. > the TPI of the adjustment screw working though the rocker arm ration > puts...
• bent pushrods... overheated...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 9 May 2006 16:59:12 -0700
  ...How do you bend a pushrod? Seized rocker arm from overheating and then non-seized cam still pushing up those lifters.... he asked me...
• 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:58:51 -0500
  Now that I've driven subject for 1,000 miles or so with satisfaction, learning as I go about timing, rocker arm adjustment, compression...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Nov 2002 to 26 Nov 2002 - Special issue (#2002-1375)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:43:31 -0800
  ...to my surprise the drops appeared to be coming from the rocker arm cover. This is all on the passenger side. I haven't...
• Gas smell in Oil months after using Magical Mystery oil Please help.
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Sun, 11 May 2003 11:41:46 -0700
  ...years ago who never drove it) has the Berg 1:4 rocker arms, Australian chip and 16" wheels. I�ve been getting poor mileage...
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 05:22:55 -0700
  ...For a special inspection, he even scrubbed and Armor-Alled the tires. Unfortunately, he also got it down into the brakes. When the pilot...
• Re: Loud Ticking In engine after sitting for 3 months
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:34:12 -0600
  ...More expensive but easier is to pull the rocker arms and pushrods, then pull out the tubes with a big pair of pliers. Remove...
• 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 23 May 2017 19:04:25 +0000
  ...Adjuster Lash Cap Kit | Valve Adjusters By MightyMerchant v5.1 Hardened lash caps with corresponding rocker arm shims to protect your valve stem tips. | | | |
• evaluating/storing an engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 23:23:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...I have been advised to remove the rocker arms to prevent some valve springs from sitting compressed. It has no oil in it. Any...
• Re: (reasonable) Performance Improvements for 1984 1.9L Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 15:05:32 +0000
  ...list?) that Fast German Auto in California has > 1.25:1 rocker arms for waterboxers. Has anyone tried these or know how well > they...
• Propex installation: lazy man's armchair plan
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 03 Dec 1996 12:22:29 -0800
  ...Just as an armchair mechanic, I'm sitting here in front of my log fire in my cabin in the Great White North and...
• Re: lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:50:27 -0700
  ...We took of the outer cover and looked > at the rocker arms. The second arm from the back on the passenger side can > be...
• '71 distrib. driveshaft install. quest.
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Sat, 9 Sep 1995 00:48:36 -0400 (EDT)
  Hi y'all, '71 1600dp Tonight I got the heads, rocker arms assembled, adjusted the valves, and put the distributor driveshaft down into the...
• Re: Why's one side hotter (1600 DP)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 17:24:36 -0600 (CST)
  ...Rocker arms? I had the heads re-worked about 50 miles ago (that was a couple months back). I didn't do the work...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 23:42:35 -0800
  ...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 adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:43:00 -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: Production dates: Is this van a 90?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 14:47:52 EST
  ...if your van is a '90-'91 NON-GL it will have grey tweed seats w/ no armrests and little checks of red and...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:46:03 -0500
  ...type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed) > Remove > the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push > rodss,push-rodd tubes...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 00:28:23 -0600
  ...Set your lifters by setting the rocker arm adjusting screw at one turn down after they just touch the valve stem. Run a quart...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk!-Engine base
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:18:54 -0500
  ...The cylinder spacing, valve covers, Rocker Arms, Cam shaft and bearings, oil pump, and even the Rod bearings are type 1 origin. Dennis ----- Original...
• Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking please
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:50:25 -0700
  ...can see I didnt take a good look at the whole rocker arm valve assembly. Even though it has hydro lifters, could something on...
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 23:53:54 -0500
  ...I was at a customer's house and he was in the next driveway, intently Armor All-ing various parts of his motorcycle- including...
• Re: Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 16:20:01 -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...
• '72 Bus - Rear suspension sag
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 10:27:39 +1000 (EST)
  ...Local guru (Ross) said that if a torsion arm had broken it would be very noticeable and there would be no bounce in the...
• Re: Head torque values...
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 09:00:13 -0600
  ...Rocker arms are torqued to 25 Mn (18 ft lb). Good luck, John Andrew, 1980 and 1984 Westys -----Original Message----- From: kenneth d lewis...
• Re: tap tap tap!! ??
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 11:22:30 -0600
  ...Consistant loud,tap tap tap like a really loose lifter or rocker arm. I thought, dry lifter. It'll go away in a few...
• Re: where did reverse go?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 16:26:57 ADT
  ...Once out of the van, the nose cone can be removed readily, and a little rocker arm unit inside examined for wear. If it...
• Re: Stripped thread, oh no
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 00:20:57 -0800
  ...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: Price breakdowns On The ECO/Rocker "KIT" and Comments about ZOOMIN!
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:32:26 -0400
  ...that I nearly mixed up the rockers a few times. There are a whole crapload of ratio arms out there folks, hell even the...
• Valve Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 21:16:15 -0500
  ...I realize that my hydrolic lifters need to be pressurized with oil for them to correctly "lift" the rocker armes to the correct height...
• For Sale- 84' Wolfsburg Wkndr
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Walker
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 17:06:20 -0400
  ...I have raided a rocker arm and a fuel injector off it, and it has something making spark very erratic (I couldn't figure...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...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: lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:39:30 -0600
  ...We took of the outer cover and looked at the rocker arms. The second arm from the back on the passenger side can be...
• Re: Adjusting valves on '91 Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 16:07:18 -0500
  ...The > threads > in the arm were damaged too. No problem, I just pulled the rocker arm > > assembly off the old 2.1 and installed...
• FS: misc Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 10:40:23 -0500
  ...promised to another list member) - power mirror control switch - front door rocker mouldings, driver and passenger sides - grey pad for rear engine cover area...
• 90 vanagon Cam and lifter issue
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 12:38:09 EST
  ...Pulled the valve covers and found that the rocker arm adjusters for the exhaust valves on #2 and #4 were disintegrating (from slapping against...
• Head Job Finished - Van now running!
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 13:09:17 -0800
  ...away from the fully opened state to be able to start rocker arm nuts. Again, thanks for all the advice and help! Hopefully my...
• '87 Syncro Weekender For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Kearns
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 17:11:40 EST
  ...1987 syncro GL / Weekender with 130k ,it has a rebuilt motor / new heads and 1.25 rocker arms at 102k and new new head...
• Re: Traveling/Camping With a Baby
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:34:01 -0400
  ...She did not sleep in the car, your arms, in the baby carrier, the bouncer/rocker, the swing, etc. Even today you have 1...
• Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:49:34 -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...
• Oil Sump Baffle Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 10:58:49 -0600
  ...Is there a way to properly remove the tiny pits in rocker arm adjusting screw contact surface so they can be reused? Stan Wilder...
• Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:35:14 -0500
  ...The PO had headgaskets, oil pump, one head (used), a couple of lifters and a rocker arm assembley replaced. Test drive seemed fine, and...
• broken alternator brackets
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 00:18:00 -0600
  ...on the bracket to minimize stress on the bracket. ( I used rocker arm shims ) But spring washers work as well, they look like they...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:28:50 -0700
  ...cover bolts, water pump bolts, oil pan bolts, drive shaft bolts, rocker arm adjustment nuts, carburetor studs. -65°F - 300°F (-54°C - 149...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 15 May 2012 07:49:40 -0400
  Alistar, Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are not going to use the engine for a while...