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• Replacing Rocker Panel
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 7 May 2009 08:39:02 -0700
  I have replaced a few Rocker Panels now. These Campers are getting old and behind the fridge there is a large amount of rust...
• Paranoid maintenance pays off again.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:49:41 -0600
  ...In the process I found my rocker shafts to be loose enough that the retaining nuts could be loosened by just slight pressure. I...
• Performance Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 02:15:43 EST
  ...For the money, which is the mod which yields the best performance change for the money? ratio rockers, perf headers, etc? Thanks,Jason 85...
• Re: ISO : rocker arm shaft carrier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 20:00:08 -0700
  ...rocker arm shaft carrier > > > if it's a Rocker Arm Assembly for a 1.9 wbxr engine you are after, I > have many. > Not...
• Broken valves?
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:43:31 -0800
  Hello- This weekend I finally got around to doing a final compression test and pulling the rocker arms off after my 87 syncro lost...
• VW-Bus Web-site updated
  Historical mailing list - Jan Willem Brier
  Fri, 14 May 1999 22:13:58 +0200
  ...http://www.hrps.demon.nl/jwbus Particularly interesting is my rocker-panel welding article http://www.hrps.demon.nl/jwbus/rocker.htm It explains...
• Subaru transplant versus Ratio rockers and wasserboxer upgrades
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 15:46:15 -0800
  ...I > figured it is easier to go back to stock rockers from Berg rockers at the > test site. The Berg ratio rockers need lash...
• Re: how do i remove lifters w/o removing the (L)head?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 09:40:12 -0400
  ...Then remove the rockers and pushrods. You then must destroy the pushrod tubes by yanking them out. Using a pick or stiff wire, the...
• Re: black smoke pouring out exhaust?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 18 Feb 95 16:14:12 CST
  ...i'd bet on a valve spring collapse or a broken rocker arm. any noise?? how bout loss of power (or were you not...
• dog leg
  Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 06:24:09 EDT
  ...one where the sliding door stops, one on driver side behind rocker panel about 2" are rotted away at the bottom where can i...
• Re: Performance Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 02:25:31 EST
  ...All these are external items, IF you KNOW that your valve guides are in good condition, you can add ratio rockers (I would not...
• Re: It happens every 100k - vanagons with over 200k mi
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 12:59:16 EST
  ...other than some rusty rockers (the '90 carat actually had huge holes in the drivers side rocker, underneath the fiberglass trim) they were still...
• Follow-up to the BAD thieving Mechanic....
  Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 15:03:01 -1000
  ...I got a final check from this low life yesterday for the full amount , He never admitted to steeling the 1.25 Rockers but...
• 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: ISO : rocker arm shaft carrier
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 18:58:27 -0700
  ...rocker arm shaft carrier if it's a Rocker Arm Assembly for a 1.9 wbxr engine you are after, I have many. Not...
• Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:12:38 -0400
  Benny Boy just 17 in 6 months If you cant make he rocker rock then it sounds like the push rods might not be...
• 22D ECU Chip Upgrade: CREDIT CARD ONLY AT THIS POINT- TIL 4PM EST MON 28t...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 00:32:59 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: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 May 2017 01:57:03 +0000
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• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason. ~~ Now > H2OBoxr Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 26 May 2021 14:16:16 -0600
  ...andrew@BERGWEB.CA> wrote: > > I'm assuming the 1.35 ratio rockers can be installed without pulling the engine. Would these be worth considering...
• Re: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:16:16 -0400
  ...supplied, I would like to wire these to > an OEM-type rocker switch, to be located in the "blank" slot on the > lower RH...
• RE: Rocker Panels for 87 Wolfs.
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 1 Apr 97 18:58:53 UT
  ...If you really want the rocker panels and haven't won the lottery lately, you will need to get them off of a junker...
• Re: caulk your westy fill ports/hookups!!! or this will happen...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:18:41 -0700
  ...it never dries > out > and usually seeps thru the drivers rocker seam..causing rust thru at the > rocker seam/floor level. > > the pics above...
• Re: VW (orig) Mudflap Installation
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:33:38 EDT
  ...and drill holes in the body where the studs touch the rocker panel.. use silicone when installing the inserts for the studs, u dont...
• WTB - Want Vanagon dashboard switch for Aux power
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 10:49:53 -0500
  Now that I have my aux battery and new radio installed, I would like to be able to turn off radio via another rocker...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - Manny Melo
  Mon, 31 May 2021 21:55:23 -0700
  I installed Mansi Speed 1.35 rockers with the injectors. Those two coupled with Techtonics Tunning chip, (2.1 wECU rev D) totally unlocks...
• '56 Kombi Update - Rockers and Undercoating
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 26 Nov 1994 01:59:09 -0800 (PST)
  Howdy! Got the outer rocker panel on the passenger side welded up, and then started doing some cleaning on the underbelly. This made for...
• Re: What will remove "Rockguard"?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 23:32:10 -0600
  ...What will remove "Rockguard"? > MR, > Are you referring to the "chip guard" for rocker panels? > If you are, hold on to your shorts my...
• Re: BenT VW items
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:38:31 -0700
  ...here's a recap: - stainless steel coolant hoses - all the silicone hoses around the engine - Marco fuels injectors - Marco 1.25 rocker arms dan
• saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 21:04:04 EST
  why do the Canadian westys have the exterior electrical outlet down low by the rocker panel, and have a built-in power cord instead...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul, more power and Australian coolant problem fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 15:30:26 +1000
  ...What they have developed is a modified computer chip combined with a set of rockers they have designed which I think open the valves...
• Re: Storage box ideas for under rocker panel area needed
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:17:32 -0700
  ...Storage box ideas for under rocker panel area needed To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 3:53 PM I am...
• Re: New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 11:28:40 -0700
  ...cannot be fitted with 4 valves per > cylinder unless it uses rockers to actuate them, as each camshaft operates > both inlet & exhaust valves of...
• Re: living with cracked heads
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 31 May 1999 15:59:03 -0700
  ...The leak you describe must be from an upper head nut, not one inside the rocker cover. If so, then there is no way...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:33:37 EDT
  ...I have a counterweighted crank, bigger cam, lightened flywheel, mildly ported heads, performance muffler, hi flow K&N air filter, ratio rocker arms, Rhino...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 00:47:17 -0600
  Jon---- Sure you can adjust the rocker's when the motor is running----- Better wear a rubber body bag, and have some insulated gloves...
• Re: Ratio rockers was (dyno results from Boston Bobs) or true con fessions of a gear head
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:35:01 -0600
  ...I figured it is easier to go back to stock rockers from Berg rockers at the test site. The Berg ratio rockers need lash...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 26 May 2021 14:09:46 -0600
  ...andrew@BERGWEB.CA> wrote: > > I'm assuming the 1.35 ratio rockers can be installed without pulling the engine. Would these be worth considering...
• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 04:30:51 -0500
  I'd likew to know how the $825 is broken down into the 3 facets of the kit; rockers, pushrods, and chip. Performance chips...
• Re: Hydrolic valve adjustment?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 11:19:43 -0700 (PDT)
  Sounds like you've got a collapsed lifter.If you can push with your finger on the bottom of the rocker arm and it...
• switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:39:13 -0800
  ...The SPDT switch is all you really need but at Radio Shack the DPDT switch was the only one available as a rocker switch...
• Re: 22D ECU Chip Upgrade: CREDIT CARD ONLY AT THIS POINT- TIL 4PM EST MON 28t...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:23:13 PDT
  ...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: Valve Cover Gaskets and Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 15:55:17 -0400
  ...I adjusted the rockers for zero backlash. I re-filled with 15W50 Mobile1 synthetic ~2-3K into our trip, in the Grand Tetons in...
• Re: Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 12:37:56 -0700
  ...If you really want to go the extra mile remove the rocker arms so all the valves are closed to keep moisture from condensing...
• just helpless me again
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 19:09:59 EDT
  ...They talk about watching the valves and rockers but my rockers are probable so out of whack because of setting the timing and rocker...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 10 May 2001 21:06:41 -0700
  Gang, The rockers are sold. I may even change my mind in future, and buy them again. Thanks for all your advice, and I...
• Re: Opinions Please...
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:45:35 -0500
  ...No Sticker??? > > > > > I say no sticker - and bring back the black rocker pannels. > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts...
• Re: Caught offside!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:20:57 +1200
  ...shock absorber (damper) motor (engine) boot (trunk) wing (fender) rocker panel (sill) mag wheel (aluminum alloy) trafficator (indicator) propshaft (driveshaft) IRS (for CV-jointed...
• Re: The Half Lilley?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 00:22:38 EDT
  ...Valve cover removal Ratio 1.3 rocker arms Solid rocker arms Swivel valve adjusting screws. Cromoly push rods Cut to fit. Match stock push...
• '54 RHD Deluxe Progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 19:48:05 -0700
  ...I got the passenger side rockers cut off and the new inner rocker welded on. This side had been repaired before with a big...
• looking forward to more dyno results from Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 17:12:44 -0600
  ...I really appreciate the dyno readings after changing such things as the rocker ratios, I'm looking forward to chips & rockers & I'm really...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 26 May 2021 14:04:35 -0700
  ...andrew@bergweb.ca> wrote: > I'm assuming the 1.35 ratio rockers can be installed without pulling the > engine. Would these be worth considering...
• Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:47:38 -0700
  ...Brand new leaky rocker covers Don I would make sure everything is flat and clean. Then glue the gaskets to the valve covers with...
• Those 20 Aussie Power Chips out there...How do you like it??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 06:53:33 EDT
  What are the changes that you have noticed? Gas mileage? Power? With or without ratio rockers? Problems? Others interested? Start a list purchase... Maybe...
• Re: '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:45:53 -0600
  Birkenfeld Jeff wrote: > engine components like >heads-rockers-intake-throttle body intake boot are up for grabs, > Do you have an Idle Stabilizer Valve...
• Re: valve lash adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:57:51 -0000
  ...Take off the rocker covers (put a can underneath to catch any oil) and adjust number 1 rocker arms, I used a 6 thou...
• Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:41:05 -0700
  ...the exhaust system a couple weeks ago I also replaced the rocker covers, with new cork seals, as one of them was leaking. Thing...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 10:42:41 -0400
  Mark Dorm wrote: > So I guess all of China will be too.... No, China drives on the left but, where I was, foreigners are...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:22:45 -0400
  Mark Dorm wrote: > So I guess all of China will be too.... No, China drives on the left but, where I was, foreigners are...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 08:56:40 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder On Sat, 26 Jan 2002 00:40:47 -0600 "Jon Joyce" <okartguy@hotmail.com> writes: > > >Set your lifters by setting the rocker...
• The K&N
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 16:45:40 -0600
  ...snorkle, debris/water > trap, etc? I will be adding a chip and Pauter rockers soon, and am looking > to "open things up" as much...