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Re: Zero valve settings
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 5 Apr 2015 08:19:43 -0400
...Basically the lifters were over charging and floating the valves so no compression. let it sit for a day or so and it would...
Re: Noisy lifter
Historical mailing list - joe brown
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 13:46:49 -0700
...Can the hydraulic lifters in the 2.1L motor be removed and replaced without having to replace any other valvetrain components? I seem to...
Re: 2.5 litre upgrade kit
Historical mailing list
Sun, 31 Dec 1995 19:46:07 -0500
...The cam and valve train is similar to the type 1 except for the lifters. In fact ratio rockers for a type 1 and...
Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 07:56:44 EST
The valves require 2 full turns in from "just touching" (I do 4 "half turns" because it's easier to turn half way and...
Re: Hydraulic lifter wear/cleaning question-update
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:47:08 -0300
...much wear in the check valve mechanism. Where I did see wear was on the bottom of the lifters, where they contact the cam...
Re:sticky or noisy tappets (hyd)
Historical mailing list - exit
Sun, 28 Aug 94 01:14 CDT
...I assembled and adjusted the valves (like in Bentley) with my bled lifters. My question is whether I should consider re-adjusting the valves...
Re: pumping up lifters after head job...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:56:43 -0800
...get the lifters to pump up after a head job. > It will barely run b/c i can't get the valves set > right...
Re: The New Vanagon Bentley Manual is Awesome!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:34:12 -0800
...the lifters fill and the noise stops. I let it idle until that happens. > > Are you saying that that indicates the valves are out...
replacing noisy lifter for 91 multivan
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 08:05:19 -0800
Albert, If I were in your position I would give some thought to adjusting the valves before you replace the lifters. These hydralics lifters...
Re: '84 GL NOT in the woods!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 22:19:38 -0600
MICHAEL D LINCICOME wrote: Also, are the valve clearences set hot and still at .006" '84 ? hydraulic lifters
Re: Desperately Need Smog Help...Read all past posts....
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:58:37 +0000
Have you checked the valves and adjusted them? Could you have a bad hydraulic lifter? Todd
Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:51:03 -0500
almost all filters have a anti syphon valve. the real reason the mann filter stops the red light is it has a very coarse...
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: What's the difference in Febi and Meyle lifters?
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:45:09 -0800
...They now have a small disc inside as the check valve. They also use a much beefier snap ring to hold the lifter together...
Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 1 Feb 2000 13:01:31 -0500
...cases) that is allowing the lifters (in some cases) to overextend by a tiny amount which makes the valves leak. THIS IS NOT NORMAL...
Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:38:54 -0800
...cases) that is allowing the lifters (in some cases) to overextend by a tiny amount which makes the valves leak. THIS IS NOT NORMAL...
Re: lifter/valve noise a problem?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 13:52:32 -0300
...malcolm s Davidson wrote: > Not even sure this fuel injected beast has valves and lifters, but the > noise sounds like that... And it seems...
Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 Apr 2005 20:28:43 -0400
...Also, after you "properly" adjust the lifters, you should wiat ~ an hour so they can bleed down a little to let the valves close...
Re: Noisy Lifter Solution, nothing great, just FYI
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:01:12 -0700
...My lifters are worn out, but they are not about to get replaced. I haven't seen the Valve Medic stuff, but there is...
Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:51:54 -0400
Lifters pumping up and holding the valves open is usually caused by excessive oil pressure, blocked channels in the push rods or rocker arms...
Re: valve adjustments and power (was reno van shop)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 18:57:36 -0500
...if the valves are adjusted correctly (flat) and you have run it, the run it again, only to hear the lifter clatter again, then...
looking for parts!
Historical mailing list - dawn
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:12:25 -0800
loss lifter on intake #1 then melted hole in #1 piston and on top of that lost a valve seat in exhaust of #1...
Re: True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to$216!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:36:41 -0500
They have chronic oil-starvation problems because the design of hydraulic lifter they use allows only minimal amounts of oil to reach the heads...
lifter/valve noise a problem?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 09:20:09 -0700
Not even sure this fuel injected beast has valves and lifters, but the noise sounds like that... And it seems to have gotten worse...
Re: Valve adjust after head job
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:07:18 -0700
...The lifters seem firm, pushrods are straight. >> >> Now what? >> >> Set to tdc #1 and adjust valves in just until contacting? Then turn main >> pulley...
Re: engine noises
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 23 Jun 2003 18:58:34 -0700
...The > exhaust valve on cylinder #1 (the valve most forward on the engine on the > passenger side) seems messed up. I can't get...
Re: Aircooled lifter noise
Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 00:40:47 -0600
>Set your lifters by setting the rocker arm adjusting screw at one turn >down after they just touch the valve stem. One COMPLETE turn...
Re: Boston Bob & Bentley, WOW.
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 16 May 2000 14:45:39 -0400
...We would adjust the lifters while the car was running, using a half valve cover. You back off the rocker nut until it clacks...
Re: New lifter Valve clearance
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 31 May 2005 10:08:06 -0400
...at first start, the lifter didn't pump properly (they always pump up pretty fast) and a pushrods went off slamming everywhere!! i was...
Re: 2.1 lifter replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 08:26:09 -0500
...and some times not so cold) the lifter is "out of adjustment" --- i.e., the valve train clearances are to large and you get...
Re: loud valve ticking
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 07:39:47 EST
...Fixit? > The valve lifters have lost their oil pressure. This is very common on the waterboxer engines. Drive it and after a good run...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:44:39 -0500
...The valves > >remained open even when "closed" and this collapsed 2 of the lifters for > >good.The lifters were gunked up before hand, but...
Re: Valve adjustment; Preliminary results.
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 12 Jul 2003 17:42:57 -0700
...Valve adjustment; Preliminary results. > > There is a hole in the side of each lifter ................. law of > > averages always puts one hole down when you...
Re: valve adjustment question
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 11 Mar 2003 08:14:48 -0500
...valve adjustment question Matt, I think the lifters are in good shape but they get filled with oil and take time to bleed down...
She runs!!!!! Finally
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:44:08 -0400
...Anyway, I set the valves to be just touching, as I don't know or expect the lifters to work properly. Anyway, the lifters...
Re: Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
...Valve Adjustment > > #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only > to hydraulic > lifters and stock VW camshafts) > Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
Re: What's the difference in Febi and Meyle lifters?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:06:01 +0000
...The Febi lifter changed it's design several years ago. They now have a small disc inside as the check valve. They also use...
Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:29:08 -0600
...The reality here is that you have a > bad > > lifter. When you have the noise, remove the valve covers. Turn > the > > engine to TDC...
Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:17:22 -0400
Hi Jerry, I just re-read the Boston Engine article; I guess I had droopy lifters. Boston Bob's advice would be to revisit...
Re: Tight valves!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 08:46:35 -0400
...Wait an hour before starting engine so lifters can bleed down if needed so that valves can close. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Hydraulic lifters in type I, II or III's
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Apr 1995 11:05:26 -0700
Does anyone have any experience or direct contact with someone who has retro- fitted their type 1, 2 or 3 engine with hydraulic lifters...
Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
Historical mailing list - John Lane
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:22:25 -0700
...Sound to me like a stuck hydraulic lifter, or a stuck valve.............. Any good suggestions on a quick diagnosis and fix? It is not...
Re: Febi Val Lifters!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Jun 2016 21:08:03 -0400
...Where can I purchase eight Febi Valve Lifters - the ones > with the sturdy c-clip holding the parts together? I understand they > are the...
Re: Valve adjustment
Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
Mon, 20 Dec 1999 20:09:00 -0500
...There has >been no report of lifters failng because of valve adjuster lash >(clearance) my own van has run this way for 2 years...
Re: sounds like bad valve adjustment
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:30:56 -0500
...Violently remove the push rod tube for that valve. Pull out the lifter and put a new one in. Replace the tube with a...
Re: Hydraulic valve lifters?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:07:31 -0700
...Hydraulic valve lifters? >I believe between 0 and 2 turns it will work just fine. > Hydraulic lifters will self adjust after the engine is...
Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:45:49 -0400
...is a product called "valve Medic" by GUNK. Pour it in and it will free up a stuck lifter if varnish is the issue...
Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 25 Jun 2004 10:08:06 -0500
...and i wonder about NEW engine lifters > adjustment, of course i feel that they are to tight (valve not closing > properly / lost of power...
Re: Ratteling lifter<s>
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 19 Aug 2004 13:16:15 -0500
If you aren't using an oil filter with a check valve that prevents oil from returning to the sump, you'll always have...
Re: Questions About Buying Diesel Westi
Historical mailing list
Sun, 9 Feb 1997 18:57:42 +0000
...valve adjustments. I would not say any > >wrong, but there should be hydraulic lifters. > > COMMENT: I believe that later VW diesels had hydraulic lifters...
Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Wed, 23 May 2012 06:16:24 -0400
...If you go too far you could > bend a valve.**** > > ** ** > > Stuart**** > > ** ** > > *From:* pickle vanagon [mailto:greenvanagon@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1...
Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 23 May 2017 16:33:01 -0700
...The engineering for hydraulic lifters is to reduce noise, maintenance, consistent valve operation. They should never be touched until a true repair is needed...
interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:40:36 -0400
...lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update) >> Hi again >> can a lifter or lifters over charge or open valves to much to...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:39:06 -0400
...lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update) > > >>> Hi again >>> can a lifter or lifters over charge or open valves to much to...
Re: valve adj.: lower compression, valvetrain noise remains
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:36:27 -0400
...can cause the valve stem and screw to wear rapidly. As has been posted it is common for the lifters to get air bound...
Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 07:36:59 -0600
There seems to be no definitive answer to the valve lifter adjustment. It is often discussed and it is generally accepted that two full...
Re: Valve adjust after head job
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Wed, 2 Oct 2013 13:41:15 -0700
...The lifters seem firm, pushrods are straight. > > Now what? > > Set to tdc #1 and adjust valves in just until contacting? Then turn main > pulley...
Re: Valves lifter knocking
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:17:11 -0800
...Also suffer from noisy lifters. Sort of on one day, off the next for quite a few months now, and haven't found a...
Re: The value of instrumentation
Historical mailing list - dbeierl
Sat, 27 Oct 2018 18:56:58 -0400
...lifters would wear much internally, since the piston basically only moves at starting time and then only if it was under an open valve...
Re: Adjusting Valves 78 Air Cooled
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 2 Feb 2003 14:51:34 -0500
Stan, If the engine is an 1800, than it has solid lifters. It is possible that the noise you are hearing as a valve...