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• Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:05:31 -0700
  When replacing the timing belt in a Diesel, the VW instructions say to (first to lock everything up) then *loosen the camshaft nut* (Then...
• Camshafts Hyd/solid ?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 10:25:07 -0800
  What is the measured difference between the hydraulic camshaft and the solid lifter camshaft, I have mine mixed up. Hummmm. Phil __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo...
• Camshaft_crankshaft gear lash question..
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 12:14:19 -0400
  Hey all, when picking the size camshaft sproket to control the gear lash between the camshaft sproket and the crank shaft gear... what would...
• Diesel camshafts.....
  Historical mailing list - michael johnson
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 19:48:25 -0800
  Greetings, Anyone heard of aftermarket performance diesel camshafts. I recall a name something like Okrasa making such a cam. Anyone??? gatorxray@earthlink.net Mike
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 16:10:57 -0600
  Hi, There's a bit of a rationale for having the woodruff key on the crankshaft and pump, but not the camshaft. The camshaft...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:24:51 -0400
  ...No camshaft nut loosening and re-setting of cam timing. Any reason a Diesel would be more sensitive to (very small variations in) cam...
• Source for camshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 24 May 2000 14:23:47 -0400
  ...reasonably priced) source for a new replacement camshaft for a 1.9 wbx? FGA wants $300, all my other suppliers don't have it...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:30:24 -0700
  ...This camshaft nut re-setting seems to be for precisely setting the camshaft angle at TDC. (or is there another reason?) > > If I remember...
• 1.9 liter camshaft sources?
  Historical mailing list - Dyer Lytle
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 14:35:20 -0700
  Hi all, I need to buy a camshaft for the 1.9L engine I am rebuilding for my 84 westy. Bus Depot has them...
• HELP! 2.0L Camshaft Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:10:40 -0800
  ...So I took a number (-2) and (-3) re-ground camshaft from AVP, hoping to get lucky. I didn't! Using the Wilson tests...
• Camshaft question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 31 Oct 2018 05:09:01 -0400
  Does any one here know if the 113 109 021G camshaft fit for the 2.1 waterboxer engine ? It looks to be exactly the...
• Camshaft/crnkshaft difference?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:01:56 MST
  ...I know that the camshaft pushes the valves via lifters but where is the crankshaft in all this? Does it extend itself above the...
• 1.9 Camshaft - same as Type 1??
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 10:28:28 -0800
  Hey folks, I have been told the Type 1 Bug/beetle camshaft is the same as the 1.9 Vanagon. However, they have different...
• Re: Timing belt change frequency?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 May 1997 09:16:52 +0200
  ...The five cylinders have an overhead camshaft, they need timing belts. Should be replaced every 90,000km. Diesels have a camshaft, even in US...
• An Amateur's Rap on Camshafts
  Historical mailing list - Dyer Lytle
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 09:52:25 -0700
  Hi all, A few days ago I posted a message to this list asking about camshafts and the very different prices that I found...
• Camshaft wear tolerance for WBX
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:18:41 -0700
  Hi all, Am I crazy or does the Bentley fail to provide the wear tolerances for the watercooled camshaft? I've looked everywhere and...
• Re: New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 08:10:45 -0800
  ...One camshaft operates the intake side valves and the other operates the exhaust valves. So it's really a DOHC design. >I guess it...
• 1.9 liter camshaft checking
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 10:41:50 -0700
  ...I will probably be rebuilding my 1.9 waterboxer and will have to consider the camshaft. I can't find specifications for *lobe lift...
• New 1.9 camshaft FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 14:02:46 -0500
  Sorting through some stuff to begin packing up, came across a brand new VW camshaft for a 1.9 WBX. No clue what the...
• TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 23 May 2011 10:33:00 EDT
  hey guys have a 05 TDI engine that has eatten up one of the lobes on the camshaft. Is this a common problem and...
• Camshaft Grind Variations (to stock or not to stock?)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 19:09:04 -0500
  i was looking through the California Imports catalogue for engine parts/prices, and i noticed that they offer Vanagon camshafts in two different grinds...
• Re: '71 bus camshaft question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 15:50:31 CST6CDT
  ...take the camshaft to a machinist and ask them to assess it. if it is marginal, do the replacement. -dan
• camshaft bearing shell - WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:19:00 -0500
  ...so I was installing my camshaft bearings (2.1 WBX) and both flanged shell halves have an index tab on them, but only one...
• Re: 'Boxer' engine
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 21:44:49 PST
  > The term 'boxer' is used to describe a horizontally-opposed engine having a > single crankshaft and camshaft in which the lobes of the camshaft...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Feb 2010 to 11 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-129)
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:14:22 -0800
  > Does anyone know how the TIICO camshaft compare the ABA cam? Does > anyone have the specs, like lift, duration etc? According to my parts...
• Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:10:44 -0500
  ...I had a late '80s Nissan 200SX and the front camshaft seal was slowly weeping oil, soaking the belt. It eventually softened the rubber...
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 23 May 2011 11:39:50 -0400
  ...Have you been using 505.01 rated oil? You will need more than just the camshaft. lifters, cam bearings, rocker arm & bearing cap bolts...
• Re: Camshafts Hyd/solid ?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:19:56 -0500
  ...Camshafts Hyd/solid ? > What is the measured difference between the hydraulic > camshaft and the solid lifter camshaft, I have mine > mixed up. Hummmm. Phil...
• Re: 1.9 Camshaft - same as Type 1??
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:43:18 -0500
  ...1.9 Camshaft - same as Type 1?? > Hey folks, > > I have been told the Type 1 Bug/beetle camshaft is the > same as the...
• Re: timing belt?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 22 Sep 1994 11:45:14 -0500 (CDT)
  On Thu, 22 Sep 1994, David Schwarze wrote: > camshaft(s). The VW van engine (through 83, probably later) has a gear driven > camshaft. Does...
• Re: Camshaft rap...as pertains to the inline 4/van transplant motor
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:47:30 -0700
  ...Camshaft rap...as pertains to the inline 4/van transplant motor > Some asked. > The camshaft I stuck into my 92 Cabriolet motor, after a...
• Camshaft/crnkshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 10:58:32 MST
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• Re: Camshafts Hyd/solid ?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 09:01:21 -0600
  ...Camshafts Hyd/solid ? > > > > What is the measured difference between the hydraulic > > camshaft and the solid lifter camshaft, I have mine > > mixed up. Hummmm. Phil...
• Re: Engine Break-In Oil Weight
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 8 May 2007 21:41:42 -0700
  ...The hole I was talking about has connection to the chamber where the two crankshaft gears (to drive camshaft and distributor shaft) are located...
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 23 May 2011 14:58:35 -0400
  ...I've seen others chew up the camshaft in > 100k. Proper oil is the key. > > Jason > > > On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 10:33...
• Camshaft rap...as pertains to the inline 4/van transplant motor
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:22:37 -0700
  ...The camshaft I stuck into my 92 Cabriolet motor, after a bit of reading and research, was an Autotech 260 Sport Hydro lifter camshaft...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Feb 2010 to 11 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-129)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:51:06 -0500
  SWEET! Thanks so much! 2010/2/11 Dug Smith <dug@dugbert.com> > > Does anyone know how the TIICO camshaft compare the ABA cam? Does...
• '71 bus camshaft question
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 16:40:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Is this true, or am I getting the _shaft_? Ouch! sorry about that:) Do I get new camshaft and lifters? The shiny part of...
• Re: Camshaft Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:02:39 -0500
  ...I can honestly say I've never heard of camshaft bearings making a noise. That is probably because they outlast the rod and main...
• Re: Camshaft Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:21:22 -0500
  ...Is it possible the mechanic said "camshaft followers" meaning lifters? That would make sense if the lifted (assuming hydraulic) are weakening... Z Stuart MacMillan...
• Rebuilding 1.9L qeustion
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 May 1997 08:30:56 PST
  TWIMC: Needed-Measurements and wear limits of camshaft's bearing surfaces. Thank you. Ken Lewis
• need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sat, 27 Mar 2004 12:55:36 -0800
  ...i've read that if you dont put them back in their original position, it will cause premature failure of the camshaft. has anyone...
• Re: Source for camshaft?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 28 May 2000 11:46:35 EDT
  ...reasonably priced) source for a new >replacement >camshaft for a 1.9 wbx? FGA wants $300, all my other suppliers don't >have >it...
• I stand corrected.
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 11:37:35 -0600
  ...4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 Camshaft Crankshaft Crankcase Front of Engine (Flywheel & Gearbox) Rear of Engine (Crankshaft Pulley) Crankshaft & Camshaft Gears...
• Free 1.9L motor parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 07:57:34 -0700
  ...The car of my dreams! Turns out the camshaft was broken in three places, and two of the lifter housings in the case were...
• Need Head for Jetta
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 16:22:42 -0800
  ...New Head w/ Camshaft (12x1.75 bolts, 12 pt head, 115mm length) Or: Camshaft, Lifters, Valves, Springs All parts are from a 1986 Turbo...
• wbx camshaft vs type1 aircooled camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 10:02:50 -0500
  Dear List , I have a wbx cam which has a number 025109101B on it , I want to know if it is from a 1...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:19:22 -0500
  I know the camshaft timing is correct, I took it apart 4 times to check it before finally bolting it up. Lyle
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 23 May 2011 21:58:49 -0400
  I would chalk it up to manufacturing differences between camshafts for PD and other engines engines and an unfortunate set of circumstances. It's...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 14:52:45 -0800
  ...I replaced the main and rod bearings, pistons and cylinders and lifters, but did not replace the camshaft. Is it likely that my low...
• Re: camshaft bearing shell - WTF?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:52:59 -0500
  ...so I was installing my camshaft bearings (2.1 WBX) and both flanged > shell halves have an index tab on them, but only one...
• Re: The Bus Stop, torque wrenches, type IV parts, buying a bus
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Sedgmen
  Fri, 12 May 95 16:44:18 EST
  ...Over tightening the oil strainer nut will distort this housing, causing bad things to happen to the camshaft and bearing. Aaron Sedgmen asedgmen@agso...
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Mon, 23 May 2011 20:20:13 -0500
  ...I've seen others chew up the camshaft in >> 100k. Proper oil is the key. >> >> Jason >> >> >> On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 10:33...
• Re: Camshaft rap...as pertains to the inline 4/van transplant motor
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:37:04 -0700
  ...On 8/20/07, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote: > Some asked. > The camshaft I stuck into my 92 Cabriolet motor, after a bit...
• Re: camshaft bearing shell - WTF?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:59:38 -0700
  ...so I was installing my camshaft bearings (2.1 WBX) and both flanged > shell halves have an index tab on them, but only one...
• Re: timing belt?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 22 Sep 94 9:34:36 PDT
  ...They drive the camshaft(s). The VW van engine (through 83, probably later) has a gear driven camshaft. And I thank God for it...
• 2.1L Tech spec request
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 23:05:40 -0800
  ...I was able to get some of the numbers from the Bentley, but I'm having a problem finding the stock induction and camshaft...
• Re: New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 18:00:30 +1200
  ...per cylinder unless it uses rockers to actuate them, as each camshaft operates both inlet & exhaust valves of one bank of cylinders. There won...
• Re: Camshafts Hyd/solid ?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 01:35:07 -0500
  Question is not clear! Solid lifters have a fix lenght, hydro, you never know!!! ha ha ha http://www.benplace.com/bjp/100_0074...
• Re: Successful Super Sale
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 14:27:02 +0100 (BST)
  ...Palmer wrote: > My fabulous collection of camshafts, I've got almost all gear pitches from > -4 to +4, would not move at $5 each...