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• Push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Tue, 8 May 2001 09:22:27 -0400
  ...The tube cost $16 and the valve cover gasket was $3. It was very clearly a driveway job. Jonathan R. Cooper Rebecca J. Hartman...
• Re: How to keep cool in your van
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:31:23 -0400
  ...Move it left to close the valve that allows coolant to run through the heater core in your ventilation box. Problem here is the...
• Re: Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 07:18:48 -0400
  ...size regulators with a cover. The shop also replaced the inlet valve (which I've heard is an autostop valve, is this correct?) with...
• Re: Adjusted Valves.... Off to a rough start
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:34:35 -0400
  ...All the van i did lately have an average of 1.5 turn in, below that i have heavy valve noise at start up...
• 2.1L Power-Up Grade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 19:50:13 PST
  ...Aluminum clip on valve covers (allows for larger lifts with out hitting the stock valve cover and better cooling), valve cover vents (hoses routed...
• Re: Propane Dealer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:52:41 -0400
  ...cover from the fill valve, connect the fill hose, open the bleed screw on the fill valve *all the way,* open the valve on...
• need valve covers and gaskets in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:48:52 -0330
  ...But now she's leaking oil and my mechanic said my valve covers are rusted out. I see I can order them from Bus...
• Re: Busses by the Buoy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 08:51:07 -0400
  ...It's valve cover is leaking after >only 186,000 miles. Otherwise it's just fine. Uh-oh -- the notorious Toyota Half Moon Gasket...
• Re: slow leaks and flat tires
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:14:31 -0500
  ...new valve stem installed in one of those slow leakers... if you're running the steel wheels with the stock wheel covers, make sure...
• Re: The New Vanagon Bentley Manual is Awesome!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 6 Mar 2012 09:50:52 -0500
  ...covered everything from AC, to diesel, to water boxer, to >> syncro, to camper, etc. However it had it's shortcomings as well >> (valve adjustment...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Craig Luke
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:12:13 -0700
  ...Maybe an alternative valve could be put into the system instead of the stock one? Enlarge the hole in the heater cover enough to...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 15:11:14 -0400
  ...held on with what > looks like a wire bail (like a valve cover bail) thats where it seems to > be leaking from. Is that...
• Re: Number 3 cylinder not firing
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 07:39:39 -0500
  Also, check the compression of all cylinders. #3 is the cylinder that is most likely to drop valves and burn pistons, since it receives...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - Danny C
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 11:47:23 -0700
  ...held on with what looks like a wire bail (like a� valve cover bail) thats where it seems to be leaking from. Is that...
• Re: Adjusting Valves on '77
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 11:04:35 -0500
  ...I would recommend carefully scraping and cleaning the gasket channel on the cover (careful not to score it) first. Re: Vanagon...it's a...
• Re: Westfalia Propane Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:55:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...What is the purpose of > > the box? Is the hole part of a relief valve or does the box have to be > > replaced? > > > > Where...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 13 May 2005 05:55:42 -0500
  ...The low pressure line is a short piece that runs between the expansion valve and the compressor thru the driver's side rear pillar...
• Re: Propane autostop valve question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 09:55:52 -0400
  ...but my particular question doesn't seem to be covered >well. Manual valves are simple but the Autostop is new to me. > >With a...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:37:29 -0400
  ...Maybe >>an alternative valve could be put into the system instead of the >>stock one? Enlarge the hole in the heater cover enough to...
• Re: Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Feb 2022 21:17:14 +0000
  ...nothing out of whack, go for it.  Don't forget new valve cover gaskets.  This is from general knowledge.  I haven't had my...
• Re: 89 syncro westy air conditioning blockage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 13:01:36 -0700
  ...The valve is behind the left side cover to the airconditioning unit (or in back of the west cabinet) where all the hoses move...
• Re: Major oil leak after head gaskets replaced. (90 syncro westy)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 10:41:12 -0400
  I'd start with the valve cover, since it sounds like thats what is being referred to as the location from which the oil...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 06:03:40 -0500
  ...Corrosion of the housing or the cover can also cause the leak. If you remove the pan and the valve body a "C" clamp...
• Re: Cause of broken valve?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 13:40:26 -0400
  It could be either a broken valve or a collapsed/sunken valve seat. If the valve broke and the head fell off, you have...
• Re: Lifter noise - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:44:49 -0700
  ...Might see a little bit of metal in the valve cover once they are removed. Bruce On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 8:35...
• AC Expansion Valve Leaking Oil
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 22:27:00 -0400
  ...The expansion valve and its cover was soaked with oil when I took the cabinet down. Did the R134 conversion in a can route...
• Re: no compression
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 May 2003 22:39:57 -0500
  ...If you just don't have compression then its a valve seat. 8) To pull the head. Remove the valve cover, remove the rocker...
• Re: Engine Cover Woes (74)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 19:05:12 -0400
  ...I suspect loose heads, leaking valve, vaccum leak or ignition miss. You must check it out. Dennis,
• Re: sucking gas tank...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 18:43:53 -0500
  I checked the charcoal cannister and the check valve today. Both appear to be okay. When I cover any one port on the cannister...
• Update to My Diesel Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:20:40 EDT
  ...the back and pulled the cover - No smoke, No excessive heat or temp on the cover or valve cover. Thanks again to all who...
• Followup: Re: Help near bus fusion
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:33:33 -0400
  ...Gary and I pulled the valve cover off today in Providence RI and found this: https://picasaweb.google.com/dbeierl/VanagonGaryAndersonMotor . Yours, David
• Need good 2.1L AMC heads?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:32:02 -0400
  ...I popped the valve covers off and the heads are cleaner than the 1.9L that's currently in my Westy. Nice! Chris S.
• Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:27:12 -0500
  ...The van sat for 24 hour since I took off the valve covers. The PO had torqued the jam nuts down so tight that...
• Re: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 19:22:13 -0500
  ...Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:55:57 -0500 > > > > > >Also what is the purpose of running the engine for a minute with > > the > > >valve > > >covers...
• Re: wierd brake stuff :-(
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:31:00 -0600
  ...To access the brake fluid reservoir -- which also serves the clutch - simply remove the cover over the insturments. Get yourself a clear, flexible, plastic...
• Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:07:25 +0000
  ...The oil leak at the valve head still leaks after replacing the gaskets, at least on the driver's side. I did notice a...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 2 May 2005 20:49:57 -0400
  ...do that when the engine is cold...remove valve cover and push on the rocker (where the pushrod sit).. Follow those procedure: http://www...
• Re: Adjusting Valves on '77
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 May 1995 13:43:06 +0600
  ...I do what Muir says on my 71' I clean the valve covers and glue the gaskets to them. I also use a bit...
• Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:14:55 -1000
  ...of course in 'normal rubber' valve stems length is the main consideration. There are also metal valve stems that are secured to the rim...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:34:53 +0000
  ...Pull the valve covers off. Look down each push rod tube with a flashlight. You should see the push rod centered in each lifter...
• Re: Tiptronic
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:25:48 -0500
  ...Porsche has it's problems too.>> Fine car but not for the monetary faint at heart. <<How about $24.00 valve cover gaskets instead...
• Auto Transmission Leak Repair
  Historical mailing list - Alan Shearer
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 23:58:35 -0000
  ...With the cover and piston thus pressed into place, I was able to insert the new circlip which holds the cover down.
• Re: LP regulator question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 06:19:28 -0500
  ...It has a white threaded cap covering a clear plastic cap which holds a spring down against a pressure relief valve, I presume. So...
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 10:57:18 -0600
  ...Install new valve cover gaskets. #2. Use a bright flashlight and examine the valve stems contact area with the adjuster screws. Examine the adjuster...
• Re: Fw: Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 14:32:07 -0000
  ...One thing that suprised me was how little oil leaked out when I took the valve covers off (the van was pointing downhill at...
• 84 GL For sale???
  Historical mailing list - James Comer
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 17:49:19 -0800
  ...miles has some oil leaks but i think there from the valve covers...The cv joints are bad but i have them ordered an...
• Re: The New Vanagon Bentley Manual is Awesome!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:16:40 -0800
  ...covered everything from AC, to diesel, to water boxer, to >>> syncro, to camper, etc. However it had it's shortcomings as well >>> (valve adjustment...
• too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:54:38 -0500
  ...when i open the valve to the regulator, I get wooshing clouds of white vapor, until the valve is all the way open. Same...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:29:21 -0700
  ...Some people think you are talking about the rocker arm covers (valve >covers most people call them) and are wondering why you would want...
• Re: Wife wants a Vanagon - mileage question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 10:50:25 -0500
  ...It uses very little oil most of which leaks out the valve covers. One day I will get around to redoing the cover gaskets...
• Re: oil
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jul 1994 07:46:59 -0700
  ...The result was very high oil pressure, which was really air pressure! The engine always leaked out the valve cover gaskets and the main...
• Re: idle and black tower
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:45:16 -0400
  ...a future project may be to vent the engine to the atmosphere via one valve cover, and install a pcv valve bewteen black tower...
• Re: Removing A/C Unit?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 13:31:17 -0400
  ...Remove the rearmost bolt holding the evaporator cover to the rear cabinet. Remove the rear grill cover. Remove the front bolt holding the evaporator...
• Blue LED's?, Valve adjustment procedure, buslust
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 12:37:49 -0700
  ...takes less time, you can do both sets of valves under one valve cover in sequence. My time and attention is *REAL*. Nancy, Busses...
• Re: diagnosis--blown piston ring?
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:45:37 -0700
  ...i did pull the valve cover and verified operation while cranking. things looked normal and the valve springs "felt" ok. is this enough of...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...With the ignition on the stabilizer valve should vibrate and hum. If not check for continuity through valve. place multimeter on valve plug contacts...
• Re: valve adj.: lower compression, valvetrain noise remains
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 20 May 2012 13:50:55 -0400
  ...When I opened the valve covers, some of the > adjustment screws were pretty far from the end of the valve stem -- I > could move...
• Re: Worst of all Vanagon Jobs
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 18:09:34 -0500
  ...Or even worse ..adjusting >the push rod length for the clutch master cylinder. > >It's very important IMO to have the rear heater valve...
• 139297.4 miles -> BOOM!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 17:50:29 PDT
  ...Loss in oil pressure, clanking sound from the right side (possibly a collapsed hydraulic lifter under the valve cover?) ... Or, possibly the engine sucked...
• Tire weiredness
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 13:58:20 EST
  ...It seems that the stock gray plastic wheel cover has rotated its self and cut the valve stem producing a very slow leak. Has...